Terry Lee Bolton hails from the streets of Detroit. He is a gifted singer, songwriter, guitarist, drummer, bassist, percussionist, entertainer, engineer, producer and more. Cutting his teeth on rock radio in the Motor City gave him a very diverse direction for his music. Terry's musical life began at the age of three, as a drummer and percussionist, which has allowed him to put an amazing amount of backbone into his music. His music has rocked not only Nashville and Detroit, but Canada and all over the World.

Combining rock, southern rock, blues, pop, and Detroit soul, he slaps it in a blender and hits grind. Terry then drives his music in the direction he's always been moving in. Straight forward without ever turning back.

Terry Lee Bolton's Musical influences span the globe of rock n roll. Queen, Sweet, Styx, Rush, Angel, Thin Lizzy, Motley Crue, Alice Cooper, ZZ-Top, David Bowie, Aerosmith, Kiss, Cheap Trick and Led Zeppelin are just a few of the great artists that have infused Terry's music.

Terry has opened shows for Aerosmith, Triumph, Aldo Nova, Warren Zevon, Ratt, Mitch Ryder, Kim Mitchell, Black Oak Arkansas, Big House, Pam Tillis, Joe Perry and many more.

Kelly Ann Monahan - Music News Nashville says… If you’re looking for great music with a definite attitude, you can look no further than Terry Lee Bolton. A mixture of country, southern rock, blues, pop and Detroit soul, American Man is a small glimpse into a whole lot of talent. The music from American Man showcases the musical ability of Bolton as, essentially, a great musician and a one-man band. “I love country music. I love country music people. Speaking of country music, track #7 off the album called “I Don’t Want to Lose Ya Baby” is as hard-core country as it gets. Bolton shows he also knows how to write well-written contemporary country songs as well, like the albums first tune “Down The Highway.”

What is so appealing about Bolton – aside from his always cool shades – is that he doesn’t let himself get put in a box musically. He writes and sings what he feels, including touching songs like “I Believe In God.” He is not afraid to express who he really is, as are so many artists these days.

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Genre: "Basically a lot of people describe it as rockabilly meets blues," says Bolton. "I still think it's more ZZ Top meets Motley Crue. A lot of people in Europe are calling it rockabilly. I think people need to put a label on things. (My last) CD is listed under rock, blues and rockabilly on cdbaby.com, and I think that had a lot to do with it selling out on that Web site."

Professional features and endorsements: Terry Lee Bolton has been featured in "Guitar World," "Guitar Player" and "Guitar One" magazines. He is endorsed by Rocktron Amplifiers, BC Rich Guitars, Taye Drums, Levy Leathers, and Sabian Cymbals. Who the music appeals to: "I think it appeals to everybody," says Bolton. "I know a lot of people say
that, but it's really true. I played a show at the airport, and I had 80-year-old groupies hanging out, saying my energy reminded them of Elvis. Then I'll have 5-year-olds at my shows and they like me because they say my character reminds them of Saturday morning cartoons."

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The streets of Detroit have raised a cruiser in Bolton, whose Country Rock blend is true to form. His new CD/DVD combo, "American Man", leaves no doubt to the man's allegiances.
Visit www.terryleebolton.com to find out more information about Terry Lee Bolton, his music and the CD "American Man"

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Former Taylor resident Terry Lee Bolton, who moved to Nashville in 1999, has a new CD out called "American Man", which he and his wife Malanna Monroe, produced. He recently signed a distribution deal with MRC Records Nashville for the CD, a combination of Detroit
Soul, Southern Rock, Blues and Country. Michigan Fans can buy it at www.walmart.com or visit his web site at www.terryleebolton.com. The Singer has been playing at clubs and venues in and around the Nashville area, recently entertaining troops heading for Iraq while they trained at the Volunteer Training Site in Smyrna, Tennessee. During the concert Terry gave away a signed guitar from Samick Guitars to one of the soldiers.