On March 19, 2026, Terence William Harvey Cox aka Terry Cox, died aged 89. He was musician (drums), member of the bands The Pentangle, Duffy’s Nucleus and Humblebums. He performed and recorded with David Bowie, Elton John, Charles Aznavour, Alexis Korner, Ashton & Lord, Bee Gees, Bert Jansch, Bread Love and Dreams, Cleo Laine, Damian Halloran and Maria Millward, Dana Gillespie, Digby Fairweather, Duffy Power, Fishbaugh Fishbaugh Zorn, George Martin, Harold McNair, Harvey Andrews, Jade, Jan & Lorraine, John Renbourn, John Williams, Lesley Duncan, Linda Lewis, Long John Baldry, Lynsey de Paul, Marian Segal, Mike Batt, Mike Silver, Patrick and Matrix Yandall, Pete Atkin, Philwit & Pegasus, Ray Warleigh, Rupert Hine, Scott Walker, Shawn Brothers, Shirley Collins,. Dolly Collins, The Sallvangie, Therapy, Tudor Lodge and Wally Whyton.
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Tony Ashton & Jon Lord: First of the Big Bands
In April 1974, “Purple Records” label released “First of the Big Bands”, album by Tony Ashton and Jon Lord. It was recorded in November 1971 – late 1973, at “Air Studios” and “Apple Studios” in London, and was produced by Tony Ashton and Jon Lord.
Personnel:
- Tony Ashton – lead vocals, Hammond organ, piano
- Jon Lord – Hammond organ, piano
- Mick Clarke – guitars
- Jim Cregan – guitars
- Jerry Donahue – guitars
- Peter Frampton – guitars
- Pat Donaldson – bass
- Carmine Appice – drums
- Terry Cox – drums
- Ian Paice – drums
- Cozy Powell – drums
- Frank Ricotti – percussion, vibraphone
- Dick Parry – saxophone
- Howie Casey – saxophone
- Dave Caswell – trumpet
- Mike Davis – trumpet
- John Mumford – trombone
- Madeline Bell – backing vocals
- Tony Ferguson – backing vocals
- Jimmy Helms – backing vocals
- Kenny Rowe – backing vocals
- Graham White – backing vocals
- Jo Ann Williams – backing vocals
- Roger Willis – backing vocals
- Martin Birch, Geoffrey Emerick, Alan Harris, John Middleton, John Mills, Bill Price – engineer
- John Kosh – design
- Peter Howe – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Tony Ashton and Jon Lord, except where noted.
- We’re Gonna Make It
- Downside Upside Down
- Band of the Salvation Army (including Bringing in the Sheaves)
- Silly Boy
- Surrender Me – Tony Ashton
- Celebration
- I Been Lonely – Tony Ashton
- Shut Up
- Ballad of Mr. Giver – (including a reprise of Celebration)
Scott Walker: Stretch
In November 1973, “Columbia” label released “Stretch”, the ninth Scott Walker studio album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Nova Studios” in London, and was produced by Dal Newman.
Personnel:
- Scott Walker – vocal
- Brian Daily, Colin Greene – acoustic guitar
- BJ Cole – steel guitar, dobro
- Paul Keogh – acoustic and electric guitar
- Jim Ryan – electric guitar
- Mike Moran, Ronnie Leahy – keyboards
- Bruce Lynch, Dave Wintow – bass guitar
- Chris Lawrence – bass
- Barry Desouza, Terry Cox – drums
- Ray Cooper – percussion
- Del Newman – arranger
- Richard Dodd – engineer
- Roslav Szaybo – art direction, design
- Mike Fowler – back cover
- John Brown – photography
Track listing:
- Sunshine – Mickey Newbury
- Just One Smile – Randy Newman
- A Woman Left Lonely – Spooner Oldham, Dan Penn
- No Easy Way Down – Gerry Goffin, Carole King
- That’s How I Got to Memphis – Tom T.Hall
- Use Me – Bill Withers
- Frisco Depot – Mickey Newbury
- Someone Who Cared – Del Newman
- Where Does Brown Begin – Jimmy Webb
- Where Love Has Died – Jim Owen
- I’ll Be Home – Randy Newman
The Pentangle: Same
On May 17, 1968, “Transatlantic” label released the self – titled, debut Pentangle (The) album. It was recorded February – March 1968, at “IBC Studios” and “Olympic Sound Studio” in London, and was produced by Shel Talmy.
Personnel:
- Jacqui McShee– vocals
- Bert Jansch– vocals, acoustic guitar
- John Renbourn– vocals, acoustic guitar
- Danny Thompson– double bass
- Terry Cox– vocals, drums
Track listing:
- Let No Man Steal Your Thyme – traditional
- Bells – Jacqui McShee, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox
- Hear Mt Call – The Staple Singers
- Pentangling – Jacqui McShee, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox
- Mirage – Bert Jansch
- Way Behind the Sun – traditional
- Bruton Town – traditional
- Waltz – Jacqui McShee, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox
Bert Jansch: Birthday Blues
In January 1969, “Transatlantic” label released “Birthday Blues”, the sixth Bert Jansch album. It was recorded October – November 1968, at “IBC Studios” in London, and was produced by Shel Talmy.
Personnel:
- Bert Jansch – vocals, guitars
- Duffy Power– harmonica
- Danny Thompson- bass
- Terry Cox- drums
- Ray Warleigh- alto saxophone, flute
- Damon Lyon-Shaw – engineer
- Hans Feurer- cover photography
- Heather Jansch – design
- Gordon House – graphics
Track listing:
All tracks by Bert Jansch except where noted.
- Come Sing Me a Happy Song to Prove We All Can Get Along the Lumpy, Bumpy, Long and Dusty Road
- The Bright New Year
- Tree Song
- Poison
- Miss Heather Rosemary Sewell
- I’ve Got a Woman
- A Woman Like You
- I Am Lonely
- Promised Land
- Birthday Blues
- Wishing Well – Bert Jansch, Anne Briggs
- Blues
Pentangle: Cruel Sister
On November 27, 1970, “Transatlantic” label released “Cruel Sister”, the fourth Pentangle album. It was recorded in 1970, at “Sound Techniques” in London, and was produced by Bill Leader.
Personnel:
- John Renbourn– vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, sitar, recorder
- Bert Jansch– vocals, acoustic guitar, appalachian
- Jacqui McShee– vocals
- Danny Thompson– double bass
- Terry Cox– vocals, drums, percussion, dulcitone, glockenspiel
- dulcimer, recorder, concertina
Track listing:
- A Maid That’s Deep In Love
- When I Was In My Prime
- Lord Franklin
- Cruel Sister
- Jack Orion
The Pentangle: Basket of Light
On October 26, 1969, “Transatlantic” label released “Basket of Light”, the third Pentangle (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1969, at”IBC Studios” in London and was produced by Shel Talmy.
Personnel:
- Terry Cox– lead and backing vocals, drums, glockenspiel, hand drum
- Bert Jansch– lead and backing vocals, guitar, banjo
- Jacqui McShee– lead and backing vocals
- John Renbourn– lead and backing vocals, guitar, sitar
- Danny Thompson– double bass
- Damon Lyon-Shaw, John Pantry– engineer
- Diogenic Attempts Ltd. – design
- Peter Smith – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox and Jacqui McShee, except where noted.
- Light Flight
- Once I Had a Sweetheart – traditional, arranged by Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox, Jacqui McShee
- Springtime Promises
- Lyke-Wake Dirge – traditional, arranged by Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox, Jacqui McShee
- Train Song
- Hunting Song
- Sally Go ‘Round the Roses – Lona Stevens, Zell Sanders
- The Cuckoo – traditional, arranged by Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox, Jacqui McShee
- House Carpente – traditional, arranged by Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox, Jacqui McShee
Pentangle: Reflection
In October 1971, “Transatlantic” label released “Reflection”, the fifth Pentangle album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Command Studios” and “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Bill Leader.
Personnel:
- Bert Jansch– vocals,acoustic guitar, banjo
- Jacqui McShee– vocals
- John Renbourn– vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- Danny Thompson– double bass
- Terry Cox– vocals, drums, percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Terry Cox, Bert Jansch, Jacqui McShee, John Renbourn, and Danny Thompson, except where noted.
- Wedding Dress – traditional
- Omie Wise – traditional
- Will the Circle Be Unbroken? – traditional
- When I Get Home
- Rain and Snow – traditional
- Helping Hand
- So Clear
- Reflection
Pentangle: Reflection
In October 1971, “Transatlantic” label released “Reflection”, the fifth Pentangle album. It was recorded in March 1971, at “Command Studios” and “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Bill Leader.
Personnel:
- Jacqui McShee – vocals
- John Renbourn – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
- Bert Jansch – vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo
- Danny Thompson– double bass
- Terry Cox– vocals, drums, percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Terry Cox, Bert Jansch, Jacqui McShee, John Renbourn and Danny Thompson, except where noted.
- Wedding Dress – traditional
- Omie Wise – traditional
- Will the Circle Be Unbroken? – traditional
- When I Get Home
- Rain and Snow – traditional
- Helping Hand
- So Clear
- Reflection
Pentangle: Solomon’s Seal
In September 1972, “Reprise” label released “Solomon’s Seal”, the sixth Pentangle album. It was recorded in 1972, and was produced by John Wood.
Personnel:
- Jacqui McShee– vocals
- Bert Jansch – vocals, acoustic guitar, dulcimer, harmonica, banjo
- John Renbourn – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, sitar, banjo, recorder
- Danny Thompson– double bass
- Terry Cox – vocals, drums, percussion, finger cymbals
Track listing:
All tracks by Terry Cox, Bert Jansch, Jacqui McShee, John Renbourn and Danny Thompson, except where noted.
- Sally Free And Easy – Cyril Tawney
- The Cherry Tree Carol – traditional, arranged by Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox, Jacqui McShee
- The Snows
- High Germany – traditional, arranged by Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox, Jacqui McShee
- People On The Highway
- Willy O’ Winsbury – traditional, arranged by Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox, Jacqui McShee
- No Love Is Sorrow
- Jump Baby Jump
- Lady Of Carlisle – traditional, arranged by Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox, Jacqui McShee
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