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.
Movie Appearances
Frank Zappa: Music In Review
as Self
2008
Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head
as Self
2002
Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears
as Self
2006
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
as Self - Music Journalist
2013
Inside T. Rex: 1973-1980
as Self
2006
Meet the Beatles
as Self
2005
Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review)
as Self
2007
The Beatles Phenomenon
as Self
2007
The Beatles In America
as Self
2007
Rock Milestones: The Beatles: The Blue Album 1967 - 1970
as Self
2008
