Terry Kirkman dead Terry Robert Kirkman, born on December 12, 1939, in Salina, Kansas, was raised in Chino, California. From an early age, Kirkman showed an interest in music and learned to play wind instruments during World War II. His passion for music led him to study as a music major at Chaffey College. Terry Kirkman Kirkman moved to Los Angeles in 1963 and joined Frank Zappa before Zappa formed the "Mothers of Invention." During that time, he founded the folk group "The Inner Tubes," which at one point included Cass Elliot and David Crosby. The group slowly evolved into a 13-member band called "The Men." In February 1965, "The Men" disbanded, and Kirkman and five other members formed their own band. To find a new name, they searched a dictionary and chose "The Association," as suggested by Kirkman's fiancée. Terry Kirkman The fame of 'The Association' skyrocketed with songs like "Cherish" and "Along Com