Selected Articles
This is just a collection of articles, all credited to the authors, thanks to all of them
The Unstoppable Merry Clayton
One of music's greatest backup singers is releasing "Beautiful Scars," her first new album in over 25 years, after surviving an accident that proved that her incredible strength isn't only in her voice.
By Jim Farber for The New York Times
Published March 28, 2021 - Updated March 29, 2021
Merry Clayton, co-star of Oscar-winning '20 Feet from Stardom,' soars on 'Beautiful Scars' after grisly crash
Best known for her singing with the Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Carole King and Lynyrd Skynyrd, the vocal powerhouse returns with her spirit and voice intact after a horrific 2014 car crash and double-amputation
By George Varga for San Diego Union Tribune
Published April 4, 2021
Merry Clayton: 'Gimme Shelter left a dark taste in my mouth'
The singer who backed the Rolling Stones, Coldplay and more weathered a miscarriage, then the loss of her legs in a car accident - but her new album Beautiful Scars shows she refuses to give up
By Robert Ham for The Guardian
Published April 8, 2021
Merry Clayton Bares Her 'Beautiful Scars'
Clayton was ready to take her stardom to the next level, but these plans were put on hold after going through car accident that left her without both legs.
By Rachel Martin and Phil Harrell for NPR Illinois
Published April 8, 2021
"It's just a shot away": The story of Merry Clayton and the Rolling Stones
The dark and captivating story of the Rolling Stones and Merry Clayton - and how 'Gimme Shelter' was created
By Fraser Maclean for Cherwell
28th January 2019
Merry Clayton Tells the Story of Her Amazing Backing Vocal on The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter"
By Josh Jones for Open Culture
July 26th, 2018
Just a shot away: Merry Clayton
By Steven Rosen for Blurt online
Undated
Mick Jagger Tells the Story Behind 'Gimme Shelter' and Merry Clayton's Haunting Background Vocals
By Mike Springer for Open Culture
June 19th, 2013
'Tommy' Premieres on a London Stage - Rolling Stone
By Paul Gambaccini for Rolling Stone
Original article published on January 18, 1973
Here portion of the article scanned from my own magazine, please read the article on the link above, this is incomplete,
posted just to give an idea or the original article. I added some arrows to highlights Merry on the article!
Famed session vocalist Merry Clayton to release new album, 'Beautiful Scars,' after devastating 2014 accident
By Matt Friedlander for ABC News
February 10, 2021
Backup singer movie '20 Feet From Stardom' wins the Oscar, but misses a key part of its story
By Jim Farber
MAR 09, 2014
RADIO PROGRAMS
Sound Opinions
This is not an article but a radio program with music only, a great selection of Merry... so listen!!
We had the great Merry Clayton on the show this week talking about singing with The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Ray Charles
April 6, 2021
Architects: Merry Clayton Special by NTS Radio | Mixcloud
This is not an article but a radio program with music only, a great selection of Merry... so listen!!
Alex Kelman pays tribute to living legends once a month live from Los Angeles. Too often are masters of their craft celebrated when they pass on to the next realm.
This show focuses on hard working individuals that are Architects of culture, creativity, and sound.
13th May 2019
TO BE CONTINUED...
Last update: March 31, 2021
