Topic: terry wesley[mint condition] (Read 8627 times)

baggettcindy · « **Reply #20 on:** January 20, 2006, 01:03:03 PM »

Terry went to my dad's church in Las Vegas....Mountain Top Faith Ministries...Clinton House (pastor). I always thought he was a good drummer. My dad said he was touring, but didn't know the name of the group.

hendoo · « **Reply #21 on:** January 20, 2006, 01:39:26 PM »

There's always somebody bettter than you, look @ Ricky Lawson, to the average young drummer caught up with flashy chops every 8 bars, he's wack, but to veterans he's a legend, playing poised & he has wonderful pocket, as John Blackwell said, when playing for Cameo back in the day, he was doing all kind of fast chops & they FIRED HIM, Listening & Pocket will always outlast fast chops

pep1000 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 20, 2006, 02:20:46 PM »

i've seen mint at least 4times within the last year in d.c
and trust me, on some nights he got more appluse from the drummers in
the crowd than stokely, and i dont think stoke was holdin back :idea:

DrummieSyd · « **Reply #23 on:** January 20, 2006, 04:21:50 PM »

Quote from: Butta

So let me get this straight bbd. You didn’t like Terry cuz he didn’t affect you like Chris & Stokley? OK…what else were you expecting from him other than doin his job? Besides, dude got the gig. I think we all should remember that when we decide to criticize (pass judgment on), What are we doing? Where are we going? Where are we at? Point being, Terry must be doing something right, he has the gig. Although I respect your comment,(U like who U like..) but to say he played like a punk is a very strong statement.

I wonder when Terry was blessed with that gig , I wonder if God thought he played like a punk? You mentioned 3 different kats. And let’s not forget, a younger Chris spent a lot of time with Stokley. It’s comments like these that makes me wonder about the hearts, minds, & spirits of some Gospel Drummers…Drummers period. :? :?

I feel you on those much needed comments! I hate to other drummers hate on one another instead of listening and appreciating someone else excelling at our craft, love and passion. Since being in LA for 3 months I hear a lot of that coming form church drummers. The cats can play and have licks for days but they are not playing with no one but always talking about "blazing" someone. I am blessed tp play with Nisan Stewart, Chris Johnson, Jubu Smith, Ethan Farmer & Damien Farmer, Gerald Haddon etc...and none of these cats have that mentality. They appreciate other performaers and give credit where it is do and do not mind taking the time out to chill with the new cats on the scene out here like my-self.

We have continue remembering we are all given talents and gives, how we use and apply them is on us and do not hate on those that are in "their season" to be dong there thing. Theses cats that are being talked about on these gigs for a reason; they deserve to be there because they paid their dues and was appointed to be their by whomever the MD is and by God!

Personally, I feel Terry has a lot more to say…..juz u wait N c :wink:

bigblackdrummer · « **Reply #24 on:** January 21, 2006, 12:48:26 AM »

Quote from: Butta

So let me get this straight bbd. You didn’t like Terry cuz he didn’t affect you like Chris & Stokley? OK…what else were you expecting from him other than doin his job? Besides, dude got the gig. I think we all should remember that when we decide to criticize (pass judgment on), What are we doing? Where are we going? Where are we at? Point being, Terry must be doing something right, he has the gig. Although I respect your comment,(U like who U like..) but to say he played like a punk is a very strong statement.

I wonder when Terry was blessed with that gig , I wonder if God thought he played like a punk? You mentioned 3 different kats. And let’s not forget, a younger Chris spent a lot of time with Stokley. It’s comments like these that makes me wonder about the hearts, minds, & spirits of some Gospel Drummers…Drummers period. :? :?

Personally, I feel Terry has a lot more to say…..juz u wait N c :wink:

First off Butter or Butta whatever you call youself, I loved your comment "It’s comments like these that makes me wonder about the hearts, minds, & spirits of some Gospel Drummers…Drummers period. :? :? " You are way worse for taking upon yourself to take the place of GOD and judge me for an opion I had in a CHAT ROOM!

And to answer your question NO I didnt like what I saw from Terry cause it WAS weak!!!!! Ive been a fan from the Pretty Brown Eyes to Sad Girl!!!!I have BET live to boot legs, EVERYONE knows mint condition is about the music and the drums!

Every drummer they had live killed it! Chris was not always there...Hmmmm how can I put it so you can understand? With him on drums its like the band went from driving a Hummer H2 to driving a GMC something..Ok not that bad but you get the point!

Please be leavin the judging to God and respect the opinons of others! I know if I asked your Mama if you smelt clean shed say NO!!!!!

Drumworkshop · « **Reply #25 on:** January 21, 2006, 12:48:34 AM »

Terry's playing for Mint Condition NUFF SAID!!!

CASE CLOSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bigblackdrummer · « **Reply #26 on:** January 21, 2006, 01:02:48 AM »

Quote from: whatpocket

And BBD I have no problem with you or post. 1 cause i dont know you. But 2 I respect yours and everyone elses opinion. " EVEN KEEPINITREAL" LOL> Cause I would want the same from everyone else on LGM. Opinion is Opinion. if it wasnt for Martin Luther The King we would be able to express our opinion. LOL

Man I tell ya, Thanks Man! Its 1 54 am here so just hang with me.....Having a negitave opion, a thought, an idea or answer is not bad Every human has an opinion and in a place of learning and answers like this has the right to state them (with in reason)

Respect everyone in here even if you disagree or dont like the way it was said....AND STAY FROM JUDGING A PERSONS WALK BECAUSE HE DOES NOT AGREE WITH YOU! ITS LAME AND ONLY OLS FOLKS AND BUTTA DO THAT!!!!!!!

KEEPINITREAL · « **Reply #27 on:** January 21, 2006, 02:59:39 AM »

i see somebody mentioned my name!! well for starters terry isn't the worst, is he right for mint, my opinion is no. he can play but, i don't think ya'll realize how big the shoes are he has to fill! as far as BBD is concerned, i'm worried about you! first you say you're going to start dressing like calvin (uhmm.....in clothes?) then you say stokley is better than chris!?!?!? uhmmm no, stokley is a beast don't get me wrong, but if you didn't know most of the ideas on the album as far as drums go, were brother dave's!! now it's cool to give opinions, but come on now!!! i still got love for you though.......

bigblackdrummer · « **Reply #28 on:** January 21, 2006, 07:04:42 AM »

Quote from: KEEPINITREAL

i see somebody mentioned my name!! well for starters terry isn't the worst, is he right for mint, my opinion is no. he can play but, i don't think ya'll realize how big the shoes are he has to fill! as far as BBD is concerned, i'm worried about you! first you say you're going to start dressing like calvin (uhmm.....in clothes?) then you say stokley is better than chris!?!?!? uhmmm no, stokley is a beast don't get me wrong, but if you didn't know most of the ideas on the album as far as drums go, were brother dave's!! now it's cool to give opinions, but come on now!!! i still got love for you though.......

OKOK my Calvin dressing week was a week of confusion, my white Big Mo set me right! NOW GUY!!!!! We all know that Chris Dave can pistol whip Stokly. But on the Mint CD`s I like the way Stok plays over Chris, what Im not allowed to form my own opion :!: :mrgreen:

Butta · « **Reply #29 on:** January 21, 2006, 08:29:38 AM »

Calm down bbd. 1st off, I may need to ask your mom to give you a hug. I said I respect your comment dude. If you read my post thoroughly you’ll see that. I’m 1st in line for a Brotha speaking his mind the way he sees fit. And I ain’t mad at’cha….. I was speaking of context being a Gospel related board. (“Like a punk“, referring to his playing , in my opinion, it was a lil strong. Although your boldness for saying it is definitely respected. We need more soldiers like yourself (There, hope that makes it a lil better for you

) If we were on the street or club, who knows, I might have concurred. I’m Mint fan to. :wink:

And judging you? Where dude? I said “wonder” God “knows” our hearts, minds & spirits.
This may be your way of telling Terry he needs to up his game? I don’t know, I can only wonder but God knows your heart, I don’t. I’m entitled to my thoughts & opinions to. I never said “you shouldn’t have made the comment” or “I’m goin to have it deleted“. Ol people do stuff like that.

bigblackdrummer · « **Reply #30 on:** January 21, 2006, 09:51:40 AM »

Quote from: Butta

Calm down bbd. 1st off, I may need to ask your mom to give you a hug. I said I respect your comment dude. If you read my post thoroughly you’ll see that. I’m 1st in line for a Brotha speaking his mind the way he sees fit. And I ain’t mad at’cha….. I was speaking of context being a Gospel related board. (“Like a punk“, referring to his playing , in my opinion, it was a lil strong. Although your boldness for saying it is definitely respected. We need more soldiers like yourself (There, hope that makes it a lil better for you ) If we were on the street or club, who knows, I might have concurred. I’m Mint fan to. :wink:

And judging you? Where dude? I said “wonder” God “knows” our hearts, minds & spirits.
This may be your way of telling Terry he needs to up his game? I don’t know, I can only wonder but God knows your heart, I don’t. I’m entitled to my thoughts & opinions to. I never said “you shouldn’t have made the comment” or “I’m goin to have it deleted“. Ol people do stuff like that.

No you said "It’s comments like these that makes me wonder about the hearts, minds, & spirits of some Gospel Drummers…Drummers period".

You were speaking about my post and trust me you dont have to worry about me my heart and spirit`s cool its my mind you need to run from :lol:

KEEPINITREAL · « **Reply #31 on:** January 21, 2006, 02:56:27 PM »

LOL YA'LL FUNNY!!!!!!

flamtapz · « **Reply #32 on:** January 22, 2006, 11:46:22 AM »

haha im happy... terry iz nice

Da1witdastix · « **Reply #33 on:** January 22, 2006, 08:22:37 PM »

mike u a fool mann

AmiGo · « **Reply #34 on:** February 10, 2006, 10:54:38 AM »

For those who don't know Terry Wesley, he's a church drummer straight out of Las Vegas, Nevada and has been the back up drummer for Mint Condition for about three years now. What you guys fail to understand and didn't mention is that Chris "Daddy" Dave plays the studio tracks on Mints albums. But, Stokely does some tracks as well he's more vocals, keys and steel drums. As a matter of fact, Vater just signed Chris Dave for a endorsement on sticks and that was in the year of 2005, earlier in the year. But, everyone has their own opinion about certain things like what they think about the next person. Yah, might even say that I suck as a drummer and I need to practice more but, just as long as I get calls to go on tour iI won't change alot in my playing. Oh, and how do i know Terry? I played at his church in Vegas when i was on tour with the Occidental Inspirational Voices in 2004. But, get back at me and let me know what you guys think about everything now. Oh, and you should have seen the show at Valut 360 club in Long Beach. WOOOOOOOOOOO!!

soulnomad · « **Reply #35 on:** February 10, 2006, 11:17:21 AM »

Terry wesley is a skilled trained musician and is doing what a true professinal does doing the job. Even Mint Condition gig has requirements and that is most likely to serve the music first and when the opportunity arises put your flava on it. There are a lot of skilled people out there all at at different levels and they all get the job done at those respective levels in most cases. I mean like Steve Jordan is as different from Steve Ferrone who is different from Steve Gadd, dennis Chambers to Ringo or Charlie Watts and from the simplest to the most complex they all do their thing. Anther example if you don't get it is, I pyed for randy brecker of The Brecker Bros. and i am be no means dennis Chambers or Petwer Erskine but I got hired for a reason. I did what asked and it was appreciated and respected. You know what they say about opinions...Everybody has one and ...anyway this I my view but I will add I respect the rights of those to voice their opinion but this supposedly isn't the place where we should be so judgemental. It's Learn Gospel Music. I think we are all blessed with some amzing talent so let's just share it and thank god for our blessings.

SabianKnight · « **Reply #36 on:** February 10, 2006, 11:20:03 AM »

Quote from: AmiGo

For those who don't know Terry Wesley, he's a church drummer straight out of Las Vegas, Nevada and has been the back up drummer for Mint Condition for about three years now. What you guys fail to understand and didn't mention is that Chris "Daddy" Dave plays the studio tracks on Mints albums. But, Stokely does some tracks as well he's more vocals, keys and steel drums. As a matter of fact, Vater just signed Chris Dave for a endorsement on sticks and that was in the year of 2005, earlier in the year. But, everyone has their own opinion about certain things like what they think about the next person. Yah, might even say that I suck as a drummer and I need to practice more but, just as long as I get calls to go on tour iI won't change alot in my playing. Oh, and how do i know Terry? I played at his church in Vegas when i was on tour with the Occidental Inspirational Voices in 2004. But, get back at me and let me know what you guys think about everything now. Oh, and you should have seen the show at Valut 360 club in Long Beach. WOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Welcome to LGM.

Most of us have already covered the facts of Stokley doing tracks (the original drummer), Chris Dave working stage and studio (*since Diary of A Band), his Vater endorsement etc.

Yes, opinions do fly around hear.... lots of youth and growing wisdom.

It's seems that there is another working drummer (you) in the ranks that can hopefully share som professional experiences. I hope to learn something from you.

Search previous posts and enjoy.

2TallDrummer · « **Reply #37 on:** February 10, 2006, 12:08:23 PM »

I think everyone's point is well taken. Whenever a group/band/choir comes out for the first time whether it's a new, CD, DVD, concert or whatever, we always have lasting impressions of what we saw first. It's very hard to get over that. Just as in life, first impressions are lasting. I'll just run down a list of comparisions.

1. Gerald Heyward on Hezekiah's "I"ll Make It" from 1986. If Hez does 10 more CDs the drummers will always be compared to him no matter how good they are in their own regard, ie. Jeff Lesley, Jason Hendrickson.
2. The Yellowjackets with Will Kennedy. Marcus Baylor is good, BUT his style is different. Does that mean he's not a good drummer, NO.
3. Chick Corea's Electric Band with Dave Weckyl. When Gary Novak came in, all I could think was, "He aint good like Dave". But the fact was, he is a really good drummer.
4. Milton Brunson and Thompson Community when they had Darius Brooks, Percy Bady, Richard Gibbs, Steve Huff, Al Willis, and Kevin Brunson. To me that was the best choir band in the 80's and 90's. When Milton came to DC and those guys weren't playing, it was like the whole concert was a let down. But again, the guys they had filling in were good also. Just not what we were used to.
5. On Commissioned's recent Reunion DVD, they had Marvin McQuitty and Michael Williams playing. Now, I know a lot of younger guys may think Marvin is off the chain, he is, but that's because you didn't see Michael playing in 1985-1992 when Commissioned was the hottest thing out and he was in his prime.

I think we forget that drummers eventually outlive their prime. It doesn't mean they can't play, it just means their playing has changed. Steve Gadd is a great player, but he is past his prime.

It's very rare that musicians, singers, etc. that come in after the originals supercede their popularity and notoreity. Whether or not those coming after are in fact better musicians.

We all have our favorites and opinions, but if we continue to negate what someone is currently doing based on the past, we will miss out on a lot.

The same can be said about preachers: Who's the Best? Is it TD Jakes, Noel Jones, Eddie Long, Creflo Dollar, Myles Monroe, Jamaal Harrison Bryant. Get my point? They're all good in their own right.

soulnomad · « **Reply #38 on:** February 10, 2006, 01:43:24 PM »

Quote from: soulnomad

Terry wesley is a skilled trained musician and is doing what a true professinal does doing the job. Even Mint Condition gig has requirements and that is most likely to serve the music first and when the opportunity arises put your flava on it. There are a lot of skilled people out there all at at different levels and they all get the job done at those respective levels in most cases. I mean like Steve Jordan is as different from Steve Ferrone who is different from Steve Gadd, dennis Chambers to Ringo or Charlie Watts and from the simplest to the most complex they all do their thing. Anther example if you don't get it is, I pyed for randy brecker of The Brecker Bros. and i am be no means Dennis Chambers or Peter Erskine but I got hired for a reason. I did what asked and it was appreciated and respected. You know what they say about opinions...Everybody has one and ...anyway this I my view but I will add I respect the rights of those to voice their opinion but this supposedly isn't the place where we should be so judgemental. It's Learn Gospel Music. I think we are all blessed with some amzing talent so let's just share it and thank god for our blessings.

sorry for the mispells.

pianoboi06 · « **Reply #39 on:** March 20, 2006, 12:22:41 PM »

Quote from: Butta on January 20, 2006, 09:03:35 AM

So let me get this straight bbd. You didn’t like Terry cuz he didn’t affect you like Chris & Stokley? OK…what else were you expecting from him other than doin his job? Besides, dude got the gig. I think we all should remember that when we decide to criticize (pass judgment on), What are we doing? Where are we going? Where are we at? Point being, Terry must be doing something right, he has the gig. Although I respect your comment,(U like who U like..) but to say he played like a punk is a very strong statement.

I wonder when Terry was blessed with that gig , I wonder if God thought he played like a punk? You mentioned 3 different kats. And let’s not forget, a younger Chris spent a lot of time with Stokley. It’s comments like these that makes me wonder about the hearts, minds, & spirits of some Gospel Drummers…Drummers period. :? :?

Personally, I feel Terry has a lot more to say…..juz u wait N c :wink:

Man i totally agree, it was his time/ season and i think he filled those shoes perfectly!!!!!!! AMEN Brah

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