voc, *1947 US, Champaign, Illinois
Singer / Musician of Rock
Terry Luttrell (born 1947 Champaign, Illinois) is an American rock singer/musician best known as the original lead vocalist for both REO Speedwagon (1968-1972) and Starcastle (1973-1979).Luttrell had played guitar with a local Champaign band, Terry Cook and the Majestics in the early to mid-1960s. In 1968, Terry joined REO replacing Mike Blair on vocals, at the University of Illinois. He sang on the band's debut album, which was released in October 1971 on Epic Records. Personal differences between Luttrell and REO's lead guitarist, Gary Richrath, led to Luttrell leaving the band in 1972. He was replaced by Kevin Cronin before the recording of the second album, R.E.O./T.W.O..
REO Speedwagon |
Starcastle |