Terry Chimes was a worldwide punk phenomenon as the original drummer for The Clash. After leaving the band, he was replaced by Topper Headon, who was presently kicked out for drug problems, at which point Chimes was asked to rejoin. He toured the US and UK in that capacity. He also drummed in other bands including Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers briefly in 1977, Generation X from 1979 to 1980, Hanoi Rocks in 1985, The Cherry Bombz in 1986 and Black Sabbath on their Eternal Idol Tour in 1987/88. In 1994, he became a chiropractor. As Contactmusic.com reports, Chimes “has started working on a new health book. The rocker … turned his back on music to set up a chiropractic office in Essex, England and now wants to share his health tips with readers. Chimes says, ‘If you can get someone healthy, there’s a satisfaction in that which is profound.’”
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David Salvage Says:
January 14th, 2007 at 6:42 pmVisit David Salvage
It’s so encouraging hearing this story that Chimes has moved from rock and roll to chiropractic work. As a former lead singer for the not so legendary NY based voodoo rockabilly unabashed Cramps cloned band –the Groovy Ghoulies, I find that my current career as a pscyhiatrist and author engage something present in rock and roll– the commitment to the deepest primal pulse in the human psyche, the willingness to find a deeper layer of thinking, moving, relating, and expanding sexuality and philosophy. Long live Freud, Long Live The Clash, and congratulations to Chimes on this next phase of his career.
Will Riley Says:
February 24th, 2008 at 3:37 amVisit Will Riley
What a strange transition. Going from someone who is used to pushing their bodies to the limit to someone who fixes bodies. Love it.
Jeff Says:
March 3rd, 2008 at 9:30 pmVisit Jeff
That’s a great story I never knew… I have been in a few pretty popular local bands myself and now I build websites for really cool bands, tattoo shops, pin-up models, etc… Great post…
Jeff
rob Says:
May 9th, 2008 at 7:59 amVisit rob
Having been a “bad boy” myself, I find it very encouraging to see others joing the chiropractic field. I will definately have to review his book.
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My oldest brother was in a terrible motorcycle accident when he was 16. The medical community told him and my parents he would never walk again without the aid of crutches. My parents began taking him 30 miles to a chiropractor. Within 6 months he had helped my brother to the point could walk without crutches and he ultimate was able to serve 4 years in the Navy.
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I agree that it is a drastic change to go from drummer to chiropractor. But it seems as though Chimes has found his calling and being a chiropractor is a rewarding career for him. It isn’t very often that we find a job that brings us great satisfaction and meaning. Congrats to Chimes!
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Aint it cool how guys in their former lives were living on the edge and then they turn “legit”. Having done all that drumming, how old is he now?
Alice Cooper turned uber DJ is another one…but he is still rockin it though.
Cool for Chimes though, nice to be able to do what you want!
I can think of a few chiropractors who want to be drummers!
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July 9th, 2008 at 2:56 pmVisit Vancouver Chiropractor
Interestingly enough, its not uncommon to meet chiropractors who are in their second careers. Often, its due to a personal or family experience with a chiropractor. Its nice to see!
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I wonder if he still plays though…I know of may guys that get into another career, but still keep that edge going.
There is something addictive about playing…and if he performed with the Clash, then he must still have the bug!
I wonder if you go into his office, he has memorabilia from his drummming days!
shimon Says:
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you say: “Chimes says, ‘If you can get someone healthy, there’s a satisfaction in that which is profound.’”
i like this essay very much. thanks!’ i always want all peoples be more haelth.
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You know, that is pretty cool that he is a drummer turned chiropractor. I know of a chiropractor turned guitarist!..Well actually he plays evenings on the side. But goes to show you can do anything you put your mind to…
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It is noce to see people actually going after what they want and not being afraid being labeled. This world needs new capable multitasking multitalented people.
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Go for it! That’s all I have to say. Healers come in all different forms.
Mark Says:
November 15th, 2008 at 8:34 amVisit Mark
Um…. odd?? I know a person can’t be expected to follow one interest their entire life but these are two extremes! Why not drumming and goat herding, or being a pianist and then a plumber! You never can make sense of drummers.
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drumming and goat herding sounds great, think about combining those two together. Bring some Goats on stage to rock out with em. Bring some Drums and Rockn Roll to the Goats!
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Chimes is a teetotal vegetarian having been cured of serious arm pain on his first show in 1985 with Black Sabbath by the band’s personal chiropractor. That is why he eventually turned to that occupation himself!
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Nothing like beating on a goat instead of a snare drum. now thats what I call real rock n Roll!
rock on!
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April 17th, 2009 at 9:28 pmVisit Sandy Chiropractic
What a strange transition. Going from someone who is used to pushing their bodies to the limit to someone who fixes bodies. Love it.
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May 2nd, 2009 at 3:11 pmVisit TheFiend
Chimes is a great drummer, But i wonder how he went from drummer to chiropractor nowhere near the same spectrum, one would expect to become a producer.
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June 26th, 2009 at 1:12 pmVisit Music Marketing Tools
Very intriguing story with two such varied roles. I’d be interesting to read the book to find out which he preferred for which reasons.
I’d personally miss the creativity… but helping people is quite a good selling point. Then again, he could cause them pain at the same time as fixing them lol – maybe that’s it!
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Pretty impressive career by the way. Cheers!
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Interesting indeed. The transition is really a huge change. I’ve certainly heard similar stories but that was one of a kind story. great stuff. Cheers
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Terry is certainly a huge icon in the music and show business. He’s contributions are so much. He’s such an awesome performer and his story is really interesting. Thanks for the information. Cheers
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July 30th, 2009 at 1:17 amVisit LMS
I think the punk music you get now is nothing compared to what Terry used to do. He is definitely the best I’ve heard so far! It is nice to see that he is keeping himself occupied..
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August 17th, 2009 at 11:11 amVisit chris
Few people get the chance to follow their dreams, especially twice! Great story!
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September 7th, 2009 at 1:17 amVisit Klavier
Viva la Punk Rock!
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Mark Lester (of Oliver fame) became an osteopath. So there seems to be a trend here maybe?
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Thanks for the interesting post about Terry Chimes. I look forward to reading more from you in the future.
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My uncle met with an accident in his late 40s and was totally disabled, but after starting his chiropractic course a very charismatic thing happened and he just recovered within a year’s time…
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My husband tried chiropractic mode of treatment after he met with an accident last year and he got well with this mode in a very short span of time.
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I would love to play my Trumpet in a Punk Band one Time. But i dont like Ska, everything Punkrock with a Trumpet sounds like Ska Doh!
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I missed The Clash band..I love you guyz!
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It is very encouraging to see someone come into the chiropractic field no matter where they are from. I wish there were more chiropractors because the body changes so much after age 40 that you need adjustment to keep you healthy!!
Glad to see your in the field Terry!
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March 6th, 2010 at 10:02 pmVisit Orland Park Chiropractor
Most Chiropractors in fourth grade probably dreamed of being in a rock band when they grew up. Chimes settled for rock band drummer first and then switched and is living the dream of Chiropractic care.
Think I’ll get the high school band back together. If nothing else, maybe I’ll get the old gang as new patients!
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I guess in a way he’s “back, better than ever”, sorry bad pun.
Greg Says:
April 21st, 2010 at 7:23 amVisit Greg
Woh! That’s really interesting. Funny, I never really think much about people from bands long ago and wonder what they’re doing now.
Good career move I reckon!
Cheers for the post!
Greg
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Whenever I think about Bands from long ago I allways wonder what happened to that Bass Player Guy from Nirvana.
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May 10th, 2010 at 9:10 amVisit Azoren
I think he became a Politician!
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That was a very interesting story. From drummer, now to being a chiropractor. He should would be able to help a lot of people.
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A very inspiring story of Terry Chimes.
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July 28th, 2010 at 7:45 amVisit Will – The Metronome Guy
I agree there is some fulfillment in helping others but c’mon, nothing beats the fulfillment you experience when playing music.
Get back to the drums… NOW!
Maximus Says:
November 7th, 2010 at 12:39 amVisit Maximus
Yes the one guy from Nirvana became a politician but not that Drummer hes in the Foo fighters but I dont really like them, they should have gotten a new Singer for Nirvana and rename the Band instead or something. But the Drummer is a good Singer now too I think but I dont like the Music too much…
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November 9th, 2010 at 1:28 pmVisit Boulder chiropractors
I want to see some pictures of this office! I can imagine the reception lounge and the ambience that place has…grooving tunes for sure!
Go Terry!
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I loved the Clash, and still do. It’s great to see someone I admired so greatly ending up as a chiropractor! It just goes to show that the stereotypical image of rock stars is complete nonsense and a lot of these guys are not only great businessmen but also very bright and determined people.
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April 20th, 2011 at 4:34 amVisit RJ
This just shows that people do not have to be stereotyped by what they used to do. Human beings have unlimited capabilities. And you would not know just what human beings can do.
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A very talented person indeed, there are very few people who possess such diverse abilities. I am glad to see that he has done so well for himself in such different areas. Thanks for sharing!
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July 4th, 2011 at 8:25 amVisit George Spiteri
It’s definitely an unusual segue for a musician in a punk rock band to start a new career as a Chiropractor. I’m not sure what the stereotypical image of a rock star is as mentioned by the previous commenter, but I always figured they were of above average intelligence and quite capable. I personally know some chiropractor’s and although the profession can be lucrative, it requires amazing due diligence. It’s not like being an MD. Thanks for the post.