Terry McMillan

Quick Facts

Full Name	Terry McMillan
Occupation	Drummer
Date Of Birth	Oct 12, 1953(1953-10-12)
Age	71
Date Of Death	Feb 2, 2007 (53 age)
Birthplace	North Carolina
Country	United States
Birth City	North Carolina
Horoscope	Libra

Terry McMillan Biography

Terry McMillan is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on October 12, 1953 in North Carolina, North Carolina, United States. Blues drummer who went from being an in-demand session player to a solo act, and then to an inspirational preacher.

He worked as a session musician with Ray Charles, Dolly Parton, and many other well-known singers.

Chet Atkins signed Terry as a solo artist for RCA Records in the early 1980s, charting at number 85 on Hot Country Songs with “Love Is a Full Time Thing”. He returned to being a session musician, appearing live with, and on numerous albums for, artists including Ray Charles, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Reba McEntire, Randy Travis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Kenny Chesney, Emmylou Harris, Neil Young, Waylon Jennings, J. J. Cale, Trisha Yearwood, Amy Grant and many others. In 1993, he played at President Bill Clinton’s inaugural ball, with David Pack’s (Ambrosia) All Star Band, giving a solo harmonica performance of “Amazing Grace”. He recorded an album for Step One Records in 1993, with Nashville’s Christ Church Choir. McMillan became one of country music’s most popular session and in demand musicians on harmonica and percussion of all time.

After his family’s house was destroyed in a 1992 house fire, McMillan became a devout Christian and focused extensively on inspirational music. In 1993, he released his first album, I’ve Got a Feeling, on Step One Records. He also released an album for Giant Records, Somebody’s Comin’ in 1997. In the years that followed, he became a frequent guest on Christian television programs. He died at the age of 53 under suspicious circumstances and is buried in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

He grew up in Lexington, North Carolina.

Terry McMillan Net Worth

Terry McMillan is one of the richest Drummer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Terry McMillan 's net worth $40 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started his music career touring with Eddy Raven and later worked with Chet Atkins.

He had less success with his solo albums, his only single peaking at #85 on the Hot Country Songs chart.

Terry Lee McMillan (October 12, 1953 in Lexington, North Carolina – February 2, 2007) was an American country musician who played harmonica and percussion. In 1973, he became a member of Eddy Raven’s band in Nashville, and worked with Raven until 1974. He then started working with Chet Atkins playing harmonica with his touring show. Later, he toured with Jerry Reed and Jeannie C. Riley before becoming a very in-demand session musician. In the 1970s, he appeared on many albums including the recordings of Mickey Newbury and Gary Stewart.

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Who is Terry McMillan Dating?

According to our records, Terry McMillan married to Jonathan Plummer (m. 1998–2005). As of December 1, 2023, Terry McMillan’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Terry Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Terry McMillan celebrates birthday on October 12 of every year.

What happened to Terry McMillan?

McMillan lives in northern California with her husband, Jonathan Plummer, and son, Solomon. Her most recent novel is entitled A Day Late and a Dollar Short.

What was Terry McMillan known for?

“Terry McMillan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Waiting to Exhale, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, A Day Late and a Dollar Short, and The Interruption of Everything and the editor of Breaking Ice: An Anthology of Contemporary African-American Fiction.” (“Audible.”).

What nationality is Terry McMillan?

American

Is Terry McMillan black?

Terry McMillan (born 1951), an African American novelist and short story writer, profiled in her works the urban experiences of African American women and men. The oldest of five children, Terry McMillan was born on October 18, 1951, in Port Huron, Michigan, a predominately white, working-class, factory city.

Is the movie How Stella Got Her Groove Back Based on a true story?

The movie is based on Terry McMillan’s bestseller, which was inspired by the author’s real-life romance with a Jamaican 20 years her junior. McMillan, who co-wrote and co-produced the adaptation, met the young man on a spur-of-the-moment trip to the island. After their affair, she returned home feeling refreshed.