Chris Welch

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.

Known For

Classic Albums

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears

Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review)

Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head

Meet the Beatles

The Beatles Phenomenon

The Beatles In America

All Movies (10)

• Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'2013 · as Self - Music Journalist
• Rock Milestones: The Beatles: The Blue Album 1967 - 19702008 · as Self
• Frank Zappa: Music In Review2008 · as Self
• The Beatles Phenomenon2007 · as Self
• Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review)2007 · as Self
• The Beatles In America2007 · as Self
• Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears2006 · as Self
• Inside T. Rex: 1973-19802006 · as Self
• Meet the Beatles2005 · as Self
• Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head2002 · as Self

All TV Shows (1)

• Classic Albums1997 · as Self