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

7.7

Classic Albums

TV Series1997

7.5

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

Movie2013

6.0

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

Movie2007

5.9

Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears

Movie2006

6.2

Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head

Movie2002

The Beatles Phenomenon

Movie2007

The Beatles In America

Movie2007

Meet the Beatles

Movie2005

Filmography