Terry Wilkins

For the Australian footballer, see Terry Wilkins (footballer).
Terry Wilkins
Born Sydney, Australia
Genres Pop, rock
Occupation(s) Bass player
Instruments Electric bass, upright bass
Years active 1967–present
Associated acts Big Sugar, Flying Circus, Rough Trade, Freeman Dre and the Kitchen Party, The Sinners Choir
Notable instruments
Black Fender bass

Terry Wilkins is an Australian-born Canadian musician, composer and producer.

Career

A native of Sydney, Australia he arrived in Toronto in 1971 with Aussie country-rock band, Flying Circus and since then has worked with many Canadian and international artists from Lighthouse to Big Sugar as well as Rough Trade and David Wilcox. He has also backed many visiting artists such as Dr. John, Eddie Cleanhead Vinson, Maria Muldaur, John Hammond, Levon Helm and Son Seals. His musical range is wide and varied with an emphasis on roots music especially blues and swing with some interesting adventures in Caribbean styles.[1]

References

  1. Billboard - 9 Apr 1994 - Page 43 Vol. 106, No. 15 "Also on hand are two members of the Band, Richard Bell (keyboards) and Rick Danko (vocals), ex-Sharks guitarist David Baxter, and bassist Terry Wilkins. The album was produced by Colin Linden and John Whynot.