He may be hard rock, but he has a soft heart. Legendary vocal solo artist and co-founder of the American Hard Rock band XYZ, Terry Ilous is part of the award-winning Grammy supergroup “Legends of Classic Rock,” and ex-lead singer of the iconic group, GREAT WHITE. He has shared the stage with such music luminaries as AC/DC, Guns n’ Roses, Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, David Bowie, Rod Stewart, Ozzy Osbourne, Foreigner, Soundgarden, Ted Nugent and Alice Cooper. He recently co-wrote four new singles for the film, “Rock Bottom,” starring Jake Bongiovi (Bon Jovi’s son). Terry Ilous takes Host Glass behind the harsh lights and loud guitars of sold-out concerts and into his most optimistic and poignant look at love.
Former psychologist turned family law attorney, Glass has a wonderful way of getting Ilous to open up. Ilous, who moved to the U.S. from his native town of Lyon, France in 1984, shares his experience with two marriages and two divorces. He tells Glass that his second divorce has been ongoing for seven years, but as it unwinds it is doing so in a very amicable way. (Ilous and his former wife share a daughter and continue to co-parent as they support one another every step of the way.) Pointedly, Ilous talks about love in general—the different variations of it, and how important it is for every person to experience it. He also talks about his connection to his audience during every concert appearance, and how what he is feeling while performing on stage is his focus, and how much he enjoys the immediate feedback he gets from it. His work has reached the Billboard charts. He has toured worldwide. He is living one musical journey after another. And, he isn’t about to slow down. His philosophies clearly offer an uplifting look at the future for all TheHourGLASS viewers. It is likely an episode to watch more than once.
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Terry Ilous
Not a stranger to the Music world, Terry Ilous is a vocal solo artist, co-founder of the American Hard Rock band “XYZ,” part of the 80’s supergroup“Legends of Classic Rock” and ex-lead singer of the iconic group “Great White.” An accomplished session singer who has shared stages with music icons such as “AC/DC,” “Guns n’ Roses,” Stevie Wonder,” “Mariah Carey,” “David Bowie,” “Rod Stewart,” “Ozzy Osbourne,” “Foreigner,” “Soundgarden,” “Ted Nugent,” and “Alice Cooper,” just to name a few. His musical journey defies categorization, embracing the beauty of diverse artistry and eclectic styles of sounds that stretch far beyond conventional boundaries.
Terry Ilous
The soulful maestro, Terry Ilous, is a timeless musical legend and a visionary influenced by the diversity of sounds that filled his childhood in Lyon, France, and his trajectory as a professional musician worldwide. A musical melting pot of classics, crooners, pop, rock, bossanova, flamenco, blues, and a variety of Latin music, from legends like “Rod Stewart,” “James Brown,” “Pavarotti,” “Tom Jones”, and “Tony Bennett” to the electrifying presence of rock icons like “The Rolling Stones,” “Deep Purple,” “Foreigner,” “Dio,” and “Led Zeppelin,” just to name a few. Terry’s musical voyage knows no bounds.
The symphony of life’s experiences and love stories fuel Terry’s creative fire, resulting in heartfelt compositions that resonate with reality’s beauty and harshness in life experiences and love relationships. Having a lot of exciting projects in the making, the ex-lead singer of the Grammy Award-Winning supergroup is thrilled to announce his two upcoming new singles, “Melancholia” and “Mentiras,” featuring “The Vagabonds.” Including a few other Rock/HardRock new releases with talents like “George Lynch,” “Pat Fontaine,” and instrumental engineer Chris Flores,” who’s worked with some fantastic talents such as “Slash”(Guns N Roses), “Limp Biskit,” and collaborated as well with the album “Gypsy Dreams” by Terry Ilous. The future is brimming with endless possibilities.
Terry Ilous thrives as an independent artist and utilizes music as a vessel to craft moments of joy, music that resonates on a personal level with fans worldwide. In the words of Terry Ilous, “I love to perform. I love making people happy. It’s an amazing thing to be able to make people happy. A true successful singer is someone who expresses himself, pushes boundaries, influences people, and touches their lives. And if you’re lucky, for a brief moment when you go on stage, you can bring that happiness and love of music to them, and I hope my fans take that away from my songs”.
As more musical chapters unfold, the Rock legend Terry Ilous is excited to embark on another exciting new adventure. He is thrilled to announce his four co-written and recorded new singles for the upcoming comedy/romance movie, “Rock Bottom,” coming out in 2024. Directed and produced by Tod Tucker. Starring “Jake Bongiovi” (Bon Jovi’s Son) and “Tom Everett Scott.” More details are to be revealed soon.
The co-founder of the American Hard Rock band “XYZ,” Terry Ilous, has also appeared on the hit NBC daytime drama ‘Passions,’ and was an active participant in the “Voice Over” and “Jingle World,” having worked with mega-producers such as Shuki Levy (Spider-Man, Power Rangers, Maya L’ Abeille), Georgio Moroder (Toyota, Dr. Pepper, Asahi, eBay, Levi’s, Wrigley) and worked in films like Paramount Pictures (Rugrats In Paris).
Beyond the studio and stage, Terry Ilous is a dedicated advocate for charities and nonprofits, with a heart that beats for causes related to kids, animals, and conservation. His commitment to making a difference in the world mirrors his passion for music – it’s all about creating moments of joy and positivity.
His dedication to art and making the world a better place through music is an inspiring journey that continues to captivate and resonate with audiences worldwide. As the Rock legend Terry Ilous continues to weave his musical magic, the world can’t help but be captivated by his inspiring journey and using the stage as a canvas to paint happiness and love through melodies, touching fans’ lives in a way only a true artist can.
XYZ:
Terry Ilous moved from Lyon, France, to Hollywood in 1984 and formed the metal band “XYZ” with friend and bassist “Pat Fontaine.” The band quickly gained attention and became a staple on MTV during the early 90s. The band played in Hollywood clubs throughout the mid-1980s, selling over 1.5 million records worldwide while playing/touring with artists such as Ozzy Osbourne, Foreigner, Soundgarden, Ted Nugent, and “Alice Cooper.”
GREAT WHITE
In 2009, Terry played a handful of dates with the mega-platinum hit 80’s recording artist “Great White.” By 2011, Ilous became the official lead singer for the band, having a very positive reaction from fans. He quickly headed out on an extensive U.S. tour and cooked up hits that reached the Billboard charts.
Legends of Classic Rock
The Grammy Award Winning band, “Legends Of Classic Rock,” is a supergroup comprised of former members of iconic Rock bands such as “Great White(Terry Ilous),” “Ozzy Osbourne(Kevin Jones),” “White Lion(Gregory’ D’Angelo),” Paul Rodgers and Company(Jason Boyleston),” “Alice Cooper,” and “Quiet Riot”(Chuck Wright).” With millions of records sold associated with some of their songs spanning the 70s and 80s. Including multiple Top 10 Hits and MTV #1 Hits.
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