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Terry Sullivan, Drummer From Renaissance’s Classic Era, Dies

Singer Annie Haslam said he died peacefully with family at his side.

Overview

  • Haslam confirmed his passing on social media and asked prayers for his wife Christine, sons Lee and Kristian, and grandson Ashton.
  • Regional outlets reported his age as 87.
  • Sullivan joined Renaissance in 1972 after answering a Melody Maker ad, appearing on albums from Prologue through 1979’s Azure d’Or.
  • His tenure included the orchestral high point Scheherazade and the 1978 Top 10 single Northern Lights.
  • He left after Azure d’Or in protest over John Tout’s firing, later returning for the 2001 album Tuscany, and Haslam is now the only survivor of the classic lineup.