Terry Kirkman circa 1970.Photo:Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
Terry Kirkman, the singer, songwriter and founding member of the 1960s folk-rock group the Association, has died. He was 83.
A cause of death was not disclosed.
A year later, the group released their debut albumAnd Then… Along Comes the Association, which featured such hits including “Along Comes Mary” and “Cherish.” They released seven studio albums throughout their career includingRenaissance(1966),Insight Out(1967),Birthday(1968) andStop Your Motor(1971).
The band performed at the iconic Monterrey Pop Festival in 1967 and were the first group to play that weekend.
The Association circa 1965.Hulton Archive/Getty
Hulton Archive/Getty
Kirkman penned a number of songs for the Association including “Enter the Young,” “Cherish,” “Requiem for the Masses” and “Six Man Band.”
From left: Terry Kirkman, Larry Ramos, Russ Giguere, Jim Yester, Jules Alexander, Ted Blueschell and Ric Ulsky of The Association in 1981.Frank Lennon/Toronto Star via Getty
Frank Lennon/Toronto Star via Getty
Kirkman originally left the group in 1972, but returned when the band reunited in 1979. However, he departed once again in 1984.
Kirkman was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame alongside other members of the Association in 2003. According toPitchfork, the late singer-songwriter became an addiction counselor and held a position as the clinical director of the Musicians Assistance Program, now known as MusiCares.
Terry Kirkman circa 1970.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
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