Person
Chris Welch
Catford, London, England, UK
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 su…
IMDbKnown for
Popular titles
Biography
A closer look
Read full 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.
Filmography
Movies and shows, newest first
-
2013
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
Movie Self - Music Journalist
- 2008
-
2008
Frank Zappa: Music In Review
Movie Self
-
2007
The Beatles Phenomenon
Movie Self
- 2007
-
2007
The Beatles In America
Movie Self
-
2006
Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears
Movie Self
-
2006
Inside T. Rex: 1973-1980
Movie Self
- 2005
-
2005
Meet the Beatles
Movie Self
-
2002
Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head
Movie Self
-
1997
Classic Albums
TV show Self
