Have just seen Terry's obituary in the Guardian. Last time I saw Terry was busking in Hexham a couple of years or more ago but I was unable to speak with him. The previous times were at school in the mid to late 1950's when I remember Terry as a very nice shy and thoughtful classmate. I was only partly aware of his significant career as a local musician our paths having gone in totally different directions.
My abiding memory of Terry Conway was in class in 1957 when our class was without a teacher for a couple of hours or so and we were told to do some reading or other work and behave - as pupils did in those days. It was suggested by someone that we sing songs and everyone went quiet except Terry who almost immediately put his head over the parapet and offered to sing. He faultlessly and competently sang Peggy Sue by Buddy Holly and I well remember the effect this had on other members of the class. His reputation and stock rose amazingly in the eyes of the rest of the class and it is obvious that this was only a taster for his coming lifestyle. It is always good to see old and previous friends come good in life and leave a mark as Terry obviously has but sad to know he has passed this way - never to return. Goodbye Terry.