Terry Thunder

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THE POWER OF THE POCKET

Terry "Thunder" Hughley has been a professional drummer since receiving a Drum set on his 16th birthday. He has had the pleasure of working with some of the best names in the music business.

Names like; David Ruffin, 5 Special, Enchantment,
The Dramatics, The Platters, L. J. Reynolds of
The Dramatics (Key To The World Tour), New Birth,
Little Carl Carlton, Don Was, Mitch Ryder, Black Merda,
Bobby Franklin's Insanity, The Drifters, The Coasters,
Kim Weston, Ali Ollie Woodson of the Temptations, Was Not Was
and even Pro Boxer Larry Holmes just to name a few.

Currently playing with The Sun Messengers, playing for
The Detroit Pistons & backing such artists as Sir Mack Rice, The Original Falcons Reunion with Eddie Floyd at the Chicago Blues Festival, Earl King, James Thunderbird" Davis, Johnnie Adams, Martha Reeves and many more.
The Sun Messengers also had the pleasure of opening up for Jay Leno at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

For 7 years (2008-2011) & (2013-2015) Terry has been the Host drummer for “The Don Was Super Sessions” at the Concert of Colors in Detroit.

Terry is also is an aspiring Blues singer performing overseas at The Prestigious Lucerne Blues Festival in Switzerland, The Utrecht Blues Festival in The Netherlands & The Lionel Hampton Club in Paris, France.

Terry’s voice also can be heard on TV & Radio commercials for Toyota Trucks, James Martin Chevrolet-Buick, Mr. Allen's Shoes, & Betty Crocker Cakes.

Screen name:: Terry Thunder
Member since:: Apr 08 2015; Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 30
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: 2-3 times per week
Available to gig:: 4-5 nights a week
Most available:: Days

Influences

idris Muhamed, Bernard Purdy, David Garibaldi, Clyde Stubblefield, Jabo Sparks, Buddy Miles, Tower of Power, EWF, Level 42, Incognito.
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EQUIPMENT

(All sets come with assorted Cymbals)
6 Piece Pearl (Red Maple)
6 Piece Sonor Fusion Set (Scandinavian Birch)
Roland TD-30KV (Electronic)
Roland PM-30 Drum Monitor Amp
Other assorted equipment includes;
Korg Drum Machine, Yamaha DJX-IIBE Groove Box
SHURE Vocal Mike & Boom Stand