Biography
Growing up in Pueblo, Colorado, Terri DiMarco found herself captivated by the guitar skills of her brother Chuck. After losing interest in her acrobatic and dance lessons, she developed a strong desire for a guitar of her own. At eight years old, she received a $30 Silvertone acoustic instrument from Sears, an acquisition that sparked an instant passion. The siblings performed together at guitar recitals across Colorado. By 1975 she had mastered "Crocodile Rock" and "House of the Rising Sun," playing them with bands at junior-high dances. The following year the family moved to Temple, Texas, where DiMarco first encountered Heart and understood that women could perform in rock groups. In 1979 she and her brother started the high-school outfit Krystal Axe, which played classic-rock covers and material by progressive acts such as Rush throughout the Temple area. Two years later DiMarco entered Southwest Texas State University; after spending less time on guitar practice during her two-year stay, she returned to Temple to attend junior college.
Her initial opportunity arrived in 1985 when her group Shadowfax was selected for a European goodwill tour, yet the band disbanded soon afterward. DiMarco then pursued journalism studies and worked as a music writer, though the role proved unsatisfying. "Everytime I went to a club to review a band, I got bummed," she said. "I wanted to be the one on the stage." She joined the rock group Life & Times in 1990, but that project ended quickly. Two years later she sang backing vocals for the Merkins and Big Money while seeking a more prominent position in her own music. In 1996 she assembled the acoustic ensemble Mighty Lucy, which enjoyed success for three years. At last, in 1999, DiMarco issued her first solo record, Pacific Ocean. She has since performed across the United States and Canada.
Her initial opportunity arrived in 1985 when her group Shadowfax was selected for a European goodwill tour, yet the band disbanded soon afterward. DiMarco then pursued journalism studies and worked as a music writer, though the role proved unsatisfying. "Everytime I went to a club to review a band, I got bummed," she said. "I wanted to be the one on the stage." She joined the rock group Life & Times in 1990, but that project ended quickly. Two years later she sang backing vocals for the Merkins and Big Money while seeking a more prominent position in her own music. In 1996 she assembled the acoustic ensemble Mighty Lucy, which enjoyed success for three years. At last, in 1999, DiMarco issued her first solo record, Pacific Ocean. She has since performed across the United States and Canada.
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