Biography
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.
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Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
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Frank Zappa: Music In Review
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The Beatles Phenomenon
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Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review)
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The Beatles In America
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Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears
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Inside T. Rex: 1973-1980
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Meet the Beatles
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Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head