Terry Chimes | |
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| Birth name | Terence Chimes |
| Also known as | Tory Crimes |
| Born | 5 July 1956 Stepney, London, England |
| Genres | Punk rock, heavy metal, glam punk, rock and roll |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, drummer, chiropractor |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Website | Official website |
Terence Chimes (born 5 July 1956, Stepney, London, England)[1] is an English musician, best known as the original drummer of punk rock group The Clash. He played with them from July 1976 to November 1976, January 1977 to April 1977, and again from May 1982 to February 1983 both preceding and succeeding his replacement Topper Headon. Chimes also drummed for Generation X from 1980 to 1981, Hanoi Rocks in 1985, and Black Sabbath from 1987 to 1988. In 2003, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Clash.