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Tammi Terrell was born Thomasina Montgomery in Philadelphia on April 29,1945. She is the oldest daughter of Thomas and Jennie Montgomery, she has a younger sister named Ludie. The Montgomery's raised their daughters in the areas of Germantown and North Philly. By the time Tammy was fifteen years old she had already become a local on the sock hop and talent contest scene in Philly. Tammy was signed to Scepter Records Label in 1960. Tammy attended Emlen Elementary School, Roosevelt Jr. High School, and Germantown High School. Tammy Montgomery was a known name on the music scene.
Tammy soon began to sing with Steve Gibson and The Redcaps during the summers in Wildwood New Jersey. By the time Tammy was 17, she was the featured vocalist in The James Brown Revue. Soon after, she began to tour with Jerry Butler. During 1965 Tammy was discovered in Detroit while doing a show at The 20 Grand with Mr. Butler. Motown's Berry Gordy signed her and changed her name to "Tammi Terrell."
Tammi Terrell is fondly remembered for her duets with Mr. Marvin Gaye. They created some of the greatest duets of all time; "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing", "Your Precious Love", and "You're All I Need to Get By." |
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Bank House Books is pleased to announce…..The true life story of Motown's
Sweetheart and Legend, Tammi Terrell. Told by her sister, Ludie Montgomery.
"MY SISTER TOMMIE, TAMMI TERRELL'S BIOGRAPHY"
Written By LUDIE MONTGOMERY and VICKIE WRIGHT
This book chronicles the short life of this amazingly talented and strong woman. A native
Philadelphian, we followed her story through her childhood in Germantown, her teen years
on The Scepter Wand Record Label, we covered her musical partnerships with James
Brown,
Jerry Butler, Steve Gibson and The Redcaps, and of course her Motown...
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A beautiful spirit, a kind and giving heart, a multitude of talent, and a dear friend sums up my thoughts of this dear one. She always had a smile for all to see, and always looked for the good in everything and everyone. To have been called away so young, is something that will always be a wonder, but then, we cannot put a question mark where GOD puts a period! Yes, I miss my friend, but knowing she is now without pain and suffering, and is once again whole, makes it a bit easier to accept. When I heard of her transition, I said, " GOD must have needed another pure voice for his heavenly choir." For those who did not know her, prepare to be informed, for those of us who had the privilege of knowing her, prepare to relive, and enjoy the life of Tammi Terrell. view image ... |
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