Terry Clark (musician)

Terry Clark
Born
Terry Clark

(1946-09-22) 22 September 1946
San Diego, California, United States
GenresJesus music, contemporary Christian music, contemporary worship music
Occupationsinger-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, keyboards, guitar
Years active1974–present
LabelMyrrh
Websitewww.catalystpeople.com

Terry Clark (born September 22, 1946) is an American Christian music singer and songwriter. He is a pioneer of the Jesus music genre,[1] later to be called contemporary Christian music.

Biography

Clark is a native of San Diego. Though raised in a Christian home, as a young man he began sampling many lifestyles.[2] A tour of duty with the military in Southeast Asia (1968–1971) left him with severe post traumatic stress. As a result, he pushed away from reality.[1] In that condition, he experienced a powerful glimpse of God's love for him. He recounts: "Jesus said 'Terry, I know how you feel—I've seen everything human beings have ever done--but I want you to understand the difference in our response to that. You've decided not to be a human being and I've decided to become one.'"[1] An overwhelming sense of God's love began a transformation in his life. The psychiatrists evaluating him changed their prognosis from "no hope" to "recovering satisfactorily".[1] Clark was part of a group called "The Children of Faith" which recorded one album in 1974. After they disbanded, he and his brother Duane joined the Myrrh Records recording group Liberation Suite for their 1975 European tour. After being a part of several group ministries, he became a solo artist.[3] From 1980 to 2000, Clark's lead vocal was heard on over 65 songs on Maranatha! Music projects, including the Promise Keepers productions.[4]

Personal life

Clark and his wife, Nancy, had been involved in a few outreaches into the Spanish-speaking world over the years and they had a few songs they could sing in Spanish for those occasions. In January 2007, they were invited to go with Potter's Field Ministries to El Salvador. The primary result was the production of Tuyo Soy, an album completely in Spanish, cover and songs, exclusively for a Spanish-speaking audience.[5]

Discography

  • We've Come To Worship - 2008
  • Tuyo Soy - 2007
  • The Prize - 2005
  • Only Believe - 2000[6]
  • Love Heals - 1998[7]
  • This Christmas - 1996
  • U Gada No - 1993[8]
  • Living Worship - 1992
  • Worship Collection: I Am Yours - 1992[9]
  • In The Secret Place - 1991
  • The Maranatha! Singers - Live Worship - 1990[10]
  • Terry Clark and the Clark Brothers Band: Heaven Is Not That Far Away - 1990[11][12]
  • Let's Worship - 1984[13]
  • Living Worship - 1984
  • Melodies - 1980[14][15]
  • Welcome - 1977[16][17]
  • The Children of Faith - 1974

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Exploration Films Interview on YouTube
  2. ↑ "MySpace Music".
  3. ↑ WorshipRadio.com
  4. ↑ Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music. Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. p. 179. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.
  5. ↑ Tuyo Soy Story
  6. ↑ Trevor Kirk. Terry Clark - Only Believe (NewPort). Cross Rhythms. No 58. 1 August 2000.
  7. ↑ Trevor Kirk. Terry Clark - Love Heals. Cross Rhythms. No 58. 1 August 2000.
  8. ↑ Mike Rimmer. Terry Clark - U Gada No. Cross Rhythms. No 60. 1 December 2000.
  9. ↑ Terry Jones. "Terry Clark - Worship Collection: I Am Yours". Cross Rhythms. No 14. 1 April 1993.
  10. ↑ Cliff Doust. Terry Clark, The Maranatha! Singers - Live Worship. Cross Rhythms. No 5. 1 April 1991.
  11. ↑ Tony Cummings. Terry Clark And The Clark Brothers Band - Heaven Is Not That Far Away (Asaph). No 12. Cross Rhythms. 1 October 1992.
  12. ↑ Mike Rimmer. Terry Clark And The Clark Brothers Band - Heaven Is Not That Far Away (NewPort). Cross Rhythms. No 60. 1 December 2000.
  13. ↑ Tony Cummings. Terry Clark - Let's Worship (reissue). Cross Rhythms. No 28. 1 August 1995.
  14. ↑ "Album Reviews" in "Gospel". Cash Box. 2 August 1980. p 30.
  15. ↑ "Gospel Album Picks". Record World. 19 July 1980. p 207.
  16. ↑ "Gospel Reviews". Cash Box. 30 September 1978. p 36.
  17. ↑ "Gospel Album Picks". Record World. 2 September 1978. p 102.

Further reading

  • "Terry Clark Airplay Delays Europe Tour". Cash Box. 17 March 1979. p 42.
  • "Steering Wheel Makes Unusual Promo Idea". Cash Box. 13 December 1980. p 31.


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