You Had To Be There - And I Was!: From Elvis to The Stones to The Grass Roots

In his book You Had To Be There - And I Was! Terry Furlong, who was a member of popular 60s group The Grass Roots, takes you behind the scenes in the world of rock and roll. You'll be transported into the studios and onto the stages where the stars made their magic, their music. So, fasten your seatbelt and hang on for the ride of your life.

As lead guitarist for The Grass Roots, Terry Furlong has performed on the Ed Sullivan Show, The Andy Williams Show and made several appearances on Dick Clark's American Bandstand. He received a gold record for his outstanding guitar work on The Grass Roots' top ten hit "Temptation Eyes" and was a key contributor to the success of other hits by the group, including "Sooner or Later," "Two Divided by Love," and their top-selling album More Golden Grass, which also went gold.

Terry's memorable songwriting style embellishes works by a virtual who's who of major recording artists. His deeply moving "My Impersonal Life," helped catapult Three Dog Night's Harmony album to gold status and Terry's songs have appeared on albums by Tom Jones, John Hammond Jr., Larry Carlton, and many others.

In the recording studio and on the stage, Terry has worked and appeared with artists as diverse as Michael McDonald, Delaney & Bonnie, Smokey Robinson, the rock band Redbone, and many, many others.

Terry's own album, released on the Epic label as Blue Rose, garnered considerable attention and acclaim. It is still considered a classic today.