Chris Welch

Chris Welch

Chris Welch (born 1941) is a music journalist, reviewer and critic who joined Melody Maker in 1964, a publication famous during the 1960s and 1970s for reporting on the rise of such bands as Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Traffic, If, Cream, Jeff Beck and Jethro Tull. During that time he also reported on the UK jazz scene and was a fan of groups led by Graham Bond, Georgie Fame, Jon Hiseman and others. He has written books on several rock music personalities, including Jimi Hendrix, Yes, Steve Winwood, Black Sabbath, John Bonham, Led Zeppelin, Peter Grant, and Cream. He has also written liner notes for many rock albums.

  • Title: Chris Welch
  • Popularity: 0.0516
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1941-01-15
  • Place of Birth: Catford, London, England, UK
  • Homepage: https://chriswelchonline.com/
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Chris Welch Movies

  • 2008
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    Frank Zappa: Music In Review

    Frank Zappa: Music In Review

    1 2008 HD

    Idiosyncratic composer, unique musician and ground-breaking film director…..Frank Zappa packed more into his short lifetime than most men would...

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  • 2002
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    Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head

    Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head

    6.1 2002 HD

    This musical biography tells the story of the making of Deep Purple's classic album "Machine Head. Exclusive interviews with Ritchie Blackmore, Ian...

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  • 2006
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    Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears

    Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears

    5.6 2006 HD

    This addition of Disraeli Gears to the acclaimed Classic Albums series features brand new interviews with Clapton, Baker and Bruce, along with...

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  • 2013
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    Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

    Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

    7.4 2013 HD

    An account of the short life of genius musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-70), probably the most talented and influential guitarist of the twentieth...

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  • 2006
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    Inside T. Rex: 1973-1980

    Inside T. Rex: 1973-1980

    1 2006 HD

    A critical guide to the music of Marc Bolan and T. Rex from early success through to the very last recordings and Marc's tragic death. The 'talking...

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  • 2005
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    Meet the Beatles

    Meet the Beatles

    1 2005 HD

    Featuring rare archive performances by the Beatles performing live in the USA; this is the powerful review of the album which launched the Beatles in...

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  • 2005
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    Classic Artists: Cream – Their Fully Authorized Story

    Classic Artists: Cream – Their Fully Authorized Story

    8 2005 HD

    The beginning, the farewell, the reunion. Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce tell how it was... and how it is. Cream, the world's first...

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  • 1997
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    Classic Albums

    Classic Albums

    7.7 1997 HD

    A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a...

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