Flash Terry

Flash Terry (June 17, 1934 – March 18, 2004)^[1] was an American guitarist and singer. Terry was notably instrumental in the birth of blues and blues rock in the state of Oklahoma.^[2]

He was born Verbie Gene Terry in Inola, Oklahoma, United States.^[1] Terry was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1994.^[3] He most notably recorded "Enough Troubles of My Own".^[1] He was the older brother of fellow musician Wiley Terry, who co-wrote and sang the 1964 hit, "Follow the Leader".^[4][5]

In the wake of his death, at the age of 69, following a stroke in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in March 2004, a band member Kevin Phariss, rebuilt the group.^[1][6]

Quilt made by Constance Spotts with T-Shirts actually worn by Flash Terry for his son Dustin Morris

Quilt made by Constance Spotts with T-Shirts actually worn by Flash Terry for his son Dustin Morris