PRAISE FOR THE OTHER SIDE OF ROCK AND WAR

Toni Morrison once said: “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” Billy Terrell has done just that. After years of talking and thinking about it, Billy has finally put his thoughts, experiences, failures and triumphs to paper. His life-long quest was to find the best in himself and the best in other people, and with this book, he gets that much closer to achieving that goal. -John Servido, Vice President, Subsidiary Stations, WNET. General Manager, NJTV

“Billy Terrell is a dear friend. And a true American Patriot. His journey from the jungles of Vietnam to become one of the most in-demand songwriters and ‘talented musical cats’ in the industry, is a riveting story. Thanks, Billy, for your service to our great country-and for your talents in the entertainment industry.” -Joe Piscopo, Comedian, Actor, Musician, Writer, and Nationally Syndicated Radio Talk Show Host

“A breathtaking ride through musical success to the horror of war and back. Billy Terrell’s book details the agony and ecstasy of his amazing life. He’s a treasure.” -Paul Shaffer, Singer, Composer, Actor, Author, Comedian and Multi-Instrumentalist

“Billy Terrell’s only-in-the USA life story is an inspiration and testament to what happens when talent, passion, intelligence, humor, perseverance and integrity come together in a single person. He is an American treasure.” -Chuck Darrow, Journalist/Broadcaster

“Billy and I were both born in Newark, New Jersey. We traveled very different paths, but formed common bonds with Vietnam, the Jersey Shore and PTSD. We eventually met at a Rutgers Oral History Archives event. We share devotion to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Patriots then. Patriots now. We bonded. Read, learn and enjoy the words of my personal “music man” as he shares his life good and bad. WELCOME HOME, BROTHER!” -Carl W. Burns, President, Rutgers Living History Society

Vietnam War veteran Billy Terrell has had a successful music career, recording with artists such as Bobby Rydell and Frankie Avalon. The draft halted his aspirations, but also presented opportunities to help children at a Vietnamese orphanage.