
Chris Stainton
Biography
Christopher Robert "Chris" Stainton (born 22 March 1944) is an English session musician, keyboard player, bassist and songwriter, who first gained recognition with Joe Cocker in the late 1960s. In addition to his collaboration with Cocker, Stainton is best known for his work with Eric Clapton, The Who, Andy Fairweather Low and Bryan Ferry.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Concert for George
as Self
2003

Eric Clapton - Live in Hyde Park
as Himself - Keyboards
2001

Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions
as Self - Keyboards
2021

Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen
as Himself
1971

Eric Clapton: Live Now
1985

Eric Clapton Live At Baloise Session
as Self - Keyboards
2013

Eric Clapton - Live on Basel
as Self - Keyboard
2013

Eric Clapton: Wonderful Tonight - Live in Japan 2009
as Self - Bass Guitar
2010

Eric Clapton - Nothing But The Blues
as Self
2022

Joe Cocker - The Best of Joe Cocker Live
as Himself
2006

Eric Clapton & Buddy Guy - South Bank Session
as Himself
TBA

Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70 - Live at The Royal Albert Hall
as Keyboards
2015

Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood: Live from Madison Square Garden
as Self
2009

Eric Clapton - Live in San Diego
as Self
2017

Eric Clapton: Live at Budokan
as Self (keyboards)
2009

Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2023
as Self
2024

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
as Self
2004

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007
as Self
2007

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
as Self
2010

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013
as Self
2013