THE BLOODROCK BIOGRAPHY

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"When we first met Terry, and during the recordings that he produced, I looked up to him. I thought he was very creative and he made it fun, enjoyable and satisfying. He looked after us in a way, making sure that we behaved in a responsible, dependable way, that we took this opportunity he was providing for us very seriously. He knew we were young and inexperienced in this league of professionalism he was introducing us to. He was totally professional and ran a tight ship. He was at all times conscious of our needs and any problems we might have. He was always polite and thoughtful. In a way, kinda like a den mother taking care of her young. He could be stern and demanding, but always thoughtful and considerate. It was a very positive experience.

"After ... the interview [Knight gave for American Burn], I thought about looking him up if I ever got down that way, but time passed and I never did. I'm sad and it just seems like a shame that things didn't work out for him. Some times, we as humans just don't have the understanding and insight to live and do the right things. I truly believe that had we had a strong foundation in faith, especially me, we all might have been an asset to each other. What a waste. I am glad that we had the opportunity to experience what we did though, and had it not been for Terry Knight, Bloodrock would never have happened."

"I am saddened by the news. I hadn't seen Terry in 30 years but my memories of him are good ones. Our split with Terry Knight was strictly business - there were no hard feelings, at least not on my part. His family members are in my prayers."

"When we started recording, I didn't understand his minimalist approach to record-making - and I didn't appreciate it until later on. When I think about his style - get in there, make your most powerful statement and go right back on the road - that's what rock & roll is all about.

"When we recorded 'Song For A Brother,' I was pumped up because that was the first songwriting instance in which I wrote both the music and words - but I didn't have a title. I've got a bit of a perfectionist approach when it comes to titles and when we got on the plane to fly back to Fort Worth I told Terry I'd call him in a week with the title. When I got on the phone with him to tell him the title, he said: 'I already gave it a name, it's called Song For A Brother - and it's too late to change it.'

"At the time we split with him I felt no animosity toward him and when he later offered that sound bite for my EP [Vignette] in 2003 - it was gracious of him to do that. I was glad to see he felt no animosity either."

"I sincerely regret hearing the sad news regarding Terry Knight. Many years have passed since I've known him but I greatly admire anyone who surrenders their life in the defense of a loved one, especially a daughter. May his soul rest in peace."

By Barry Stoller

Interview texts with Steve Hill, Rick Cobb, Nick Taylor,
Lee Pickens, Warren Ham, Bill Ham, Jack Calmes, Ray Brooks,
John Nitzinger and Terry Knight
Research assistance by Roy Long
Technical assistance by Joanna Wyntjes

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