Dewey Terry - Chief (1972)

Dewey Terry (1938 - 2003) grew up in Pasadena, California. As a teenager, he sang falsetto vocals in a local doo-wop group, 'The Squires'. Reasoning (perhaps incorrectly) that there was more money to be made in a smaller group, Terry and his friend Don "Sugarcane" Harris left the group in 1957 to perform as 'Don and Dewey'. The duo recorded several classic, blistering Rock & Roll numbers on the Specialty label and others, but never had any significantly charting hits.
It appears that this 1972 album was Dewey Terry's only 'solo' record. It was recorded for the short-lived Tumbleweed record label, based out of Denver, Colorado. The 'Chief' LP is a fun and funky mixed-genre batch of rock, soul, blues and funk. It received a Grammy nomination for Aaron Schumaker's 'writing tablet' artwork and album packaging. john scarrott

track listing:
01. She's Leavin' Me 2:09
02. Big Boy Pete 3:41
03. Funky Old Town 5:21
04. Suit For The Cat 4:58
05. Do On My Feet (What I Did On The Street) 5:01
06. Reef Ade 0:45
07. Well Known Man 6:41
08. Sweet As Spring 4:04
09. De Blooze 5:57
10. Let Them Ole' Stars & Stripes Shine 4:02

personnel:
Dewey Terry: lead vocal, lead guitar, keyboards, composer
Danny Holien: rhythm guitar
Robb Kunkel: guitar
Steve Swenson: bass
GaGa: drums
Allan Blazek: assistant engineer & space rattles
add. appearances:
Harvey Mandel: guitar
Mel Brown: guitar
Eric Gale: bass
Jim Horn: sax
Jimmie Haskel: vibes
Don Sugarcane Harris: composer