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Brian Chatton

March 09, 2023

Brian Charles Chatton (born 19 July 1948 in Farnworth, Lancashire, England) is an English keyboardist, author and songwriter. He played with bands like the Warriors with singer Jon Anderson and then formed another group named Hickory with drummer and singer Phil Collins, they changed their name for Flaming Youth. Then he joined ex-bassist of The Nice, Lee Jackson, when the latter formed the second lineup of a band called Jackson Heights.

Brian Chatton
Born (1948-07-19) 19 July 1948 (age 74)
Farnworth, Lancashire, England
GenresProgressive rock, rock
Instrument(s)Keyboards

Biography

Early years

Chatton was born in Farnworth, Lancashire, England. From 1950 to 1965, the family lived in Kearsley.[1]

From 1961, Chatton was in The Three Jets with lead guitarist Barry Reynolds (b. 27 October 1949, Bolton, Lancashire, England) and drummer Johnny Pickup.

From November 1965 to 1967, Chatton was in the Warriors, with Jon Anderson on vocals, his brother Tony Anderson on vocals and harmonica, Rod Hill and Mike Brereton on guitars, Dave Foster on bass (later in Badger with ex-Yes keyboardist Tony Kaye) and future King Crimson drummer Ian Wallace. Jon would eventually join Yes.[2] When Chatton and Anderson moved to London, Chatton met Phil Collins and they formed a band to back John Walker of The Walker Brothers. Leaving Walker, the pair formed their own band, Hickory,[3] which then evolved into Flaming Youth.[1][4][5]

1970s

He played keyboards in Jackson Heights from their second album on. Around 1974, he was in Snafu for a short period, alongside Micky Moody and Colin Gibson. He appeared on their third album, All Funked Up, released 1975. He was on the first Rock Follies album in 1976. He joined a band put together by Chas Chandler (Animals) and backed Eric Burdon for 8 months, which included dates with both Santana, and Journey at Wembley Stadium. He also wrote the music for Eric's lyrics for a movie featuring Terence Stamp, called "Les Human." He did various sessions in London, playing with Ginger Baker. 3–5-year touring, recording and touring with John Miles band. Toured in America for first time. Roger Glover (Deep Purple) Mike Giles (King Crimson) Jack Green (Marc Bolan/Pretty Things) played on 4 of Jack's albums. Nico McBrain, Pat Travers, Iron Maiden, John Porter, Shep Pettibone (Producer – Pet Shop Boys)

In July 1979, Chatton joined Anderson, Allan Holdsworth, Jack Bruce and Adrian Tilbrook for a one-off performance in London as The All-Star Rock Band.

1980s

He wrote "Take My Love and Run" for The Hollies, their last Polydor single, released in 1981. He also appeared with The Hollies when they promoted the single on TV. He wrote further material for the band's next album, What Goes Around.

He toured with Meatloaf[1] in 1984.

He co-wrote the title track of Madness, Money & Music, Sheena Easton's third album.

In the 1980s, he was in Boys Don't Cry, who had a hit single with "I Wanna Be a Cowboy". They also included their own version of "Take My Love and Run" on certain versions of their first full-length album. They released three albums during the 80s and reformed to release new material in 2014.

Other work

He later collaborated on the Uzlot project with Jon Anderson. It stood for over 30 years and then material from this was re-worked and included on Anderson's 1000 Hands solo album, which was released in March 2019. He wrote 7 of the 11 songs =, played some keyboards and sang some backing vocals. Guests on 1000 Hands playing Brian's material include: Chick Corea, Billy Cobham, Jean Luc Ponty, Steve Howe, Alan White, Ian Anderson and many more. He has also worked with BB King, Robin Gibb, Keith Emerson,[1] Alan White, Brian Auger, Albert Lee. He has also written music for TV and many adverts featured around the world.

Recent years

He now lives in California and self published his autobiography,[1] Rolling with Rock Royalty, in 2020. Promotional work for the book also involves former Yes keyboardist, Tony Kaye. Charlotte and Emily Chatton are his daughters.[6]

Lists of collaborators

Discography

Solo

  • Playing for Time (1981), as Chatton, with Phil Collins among others
  • Spellbound (1989)[7]
  • Chatton Classic Covers – Chapter One (2000)
  • Industrial Variety, library music

The Warriors

- Single :

  • You Came Along/Don't Make Me Blue (1964)

- Albums :

  • Bolton Club (2003)
  • The Lost Demos (2020)

Flaming Youth

- Singles :

  • Guide Me, Orion/From Now On (Immortal Invisible) (1969)
  • Man, Woman And Child/Drifting (1969)
  • From Now On (Immortal Invisible)/Space Child (1969)
  • Guide me, Orion/Earthglow/Pulsar/From now on ( Immortal Invisible ) (1969)

- Album :

  • Ark 2 (1969)

Jackson Heights

  • The Fifth Avenue Bus (1972)
  • Ragamuffin's Fool (1973)
  • Bump 'n' Grind (1973)

Snafu

Rock Follies

John Miles

Boys Don't Cry

  • Don't Talk to Strangers (EP) (1983), before he was an official member
  • Boys Don't Cry (1986)
  • Who the Am Dam Do You Think We Am? (1987)
  • White Punks on Rap (2009), with unreleased songs from 1983 to 1999
  • Hear It Is (2014)

Sessions

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Local lad Brian Chatton speaks about his 'Crazy Daze' with Jimi Hendrix, Jon Anderson and Phil Collins". The Bolton News. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Jon Anderson Teams Up With Jean Luc Ponty, Talks Former Yes Bandmates & Creative Visions (Interview) - Glide Magazine". Glidemagazine.com. 22 October 2015. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  3. ^ Carter, Brooke (11 October 2016). "What Happened to Phil Collins- News & Updates - The Gazette Review". Gazettereview.com. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  4. ^ Coleman, Ray. Phil Collins: The Definitive Biography. Simon & Schuster, 1997. London.
  5. ^ Phil Collins, "Not Dead Yet", 2016
  6. ^ "Hope remains for dads once in bands". Salon.com. 15 June 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  7. ^ Brian Chatton – Spellbound Discogs.com, Retrieved 18 February 2017.

External links

  • Official website
  • Rolling with Rock Royalty, Chatton's autobiography

March 09, 2023
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This article s lead section may be too short to adequately summarize the key points Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article January 2018 Brian Charles Chatton born 19 July 1948 in Farnworth Lancashire England is an English keyboardist author and songwriter He played with bands like the Warriors with singer Jon Anderson and then formed another group named Hickory with drummer and singer Phil Collins they changed their name for Flaming Youth Then he joined ex bassist of The Nice Lee Jackson when the latter formed the second lineup of a band called Jackson Heights Brian ChattonBorn 1948 07 19 19 July 1948 age 74 Farnworth Lancashire EnglandGenresProgressive rock rockInstrument s Keyboards Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Early years 1 2 1970s 1 3 1980s 1 4 Other work 1 5 Recent years 2 Lists of collaborators 3 Discography 3 1 Solo 3 2 The Warriors 3 3 Flaming Youth 3 4 Jackson Heights 3 5 Snafu 3 6 Rock Follies 3 7 John Miles 3 8 Boys Don t Cry 3 9 Sessions 4 References 5 External linksBiography EditEarly years Edit Chatton was born in Farnworth Lancashire England From 1950 to 1965 the family lived in Kearsley 1 From 1961 Chatton was in The Three Jets with lead guitarist Barry Reynolds b 27 October 1949 Bolton Lancashire England and drummer Johnny Pickup From November 1965 to 1967 Chatton was in the Warriors with Jon Anderson on vocals his brother Tony Anderson on vocals and harmonica Rod Hill and Mike Brereton on guitars Dave Foster on bass later in Badger with ex Yes keyboardist Tony Kaye and future King Crimson drummer Ian Wallace Jon would eventually join Yes 2 When Chatton and Anderson moved to London Chatton met Phil Collins and they formed a band to back John Walker of The Walker Brothers Leaving Walker the pair formed their own band Hickory 3 which then evolved into Flaming Youth 1 4 5 1970s Edit He played keyboards in Jackson Heights from their second album on Around 1974 he was in Snafu for a short period alongside Micky Moody and Colin Gibson He appeared on their third album All Funked Up released 1975 He was on the first Rock Follies album in 1976 He joined a band put together by Chas Chandler Animals and backed Eric Burdon for 8 months which included dates with both Santana and Journey at Wembley Stadium He also wrote the music for Eric s lyrics for a movie featuring Terence Stamp called Les Human He did various sessions in London playing with Ginger Baker 3 5 year touring recording and touring with John Miles band Toured in America for first time Roger Glover Deep Purple Mike Giles King Crimson Jack Green Marc Bolan Pretty Things played on 4 of Jack s albums Nico McBrain Pat Travers Iron Maiden John Porter Shep Pettibone Producer Pet Shop Boys In July 1979 Chatton joined Anderson Allan Holdsworth Jack Bruce and Adrian Tilbrook for a one off performance in London as The All Star Rock Band 1980s Edit He wrote Take My Love and Run for The Hollies their last Polydor single released in 1981 He also appeared with The Hollies when they promoted the single on TV He wrote further material for the band s next album What Goes Around He toured with Meatloaf 1 in 1984 He co wrote the title track of Madness Money amp Music Sheena Easton s third album In the 1980s he was in Boys Don t Cry who had a hit single with I Wanna Be a Cowboy They also included their own version of Take My Love and Run on certain versions of their first full length album They released three albums during the 80s and reformed to release new material in 2014 Other work Edit He later collaborated on the Uzlot project with Jon Anderson It stood for over 30 years and then material from this was re worked and included on Anderson s 1000 Hands solo album which was released in March 2019 He wrote 7 of the 11 songs played some keyboards and sang some backing vocals Guests on 1000 Hands playing Brian s material include Chick Corea Billy Cobham Jean Luc Ponty Steve Howe Alan White Ian Anderson and many more He has also worked with BB King Robin Gibb Keith Emerson 1 Alan White Brian Auger Albert Lee He has also written music for TV and many adverts featured around the world Recent years Edit He now lives in California and self published his autobiography 1 Rolling with Rock Royalty in 2020 Promotional work for the book also involves former Yes keyboardist Tony Kaye Charlotte and Emily Chatton are his daughters 6 Lists of collaborators EditThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living people that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately Find sources Brian Chatton news newspapers books scholar JSTOR May 2019 Learn how and when to remove this template message B B King Phil Collins Meat Loaf Neverland Express1985 The Hollies Joe Cocker Albert Lee Jack Bruce Ginger Baker Keith Emerson Jon Anderson Tony Kaye Alan White Chris Squire Peter Frampton Ian Wallace Steve Holley Pauli Cerra Allan Holdsworth Levon Helm Laurence Juber Tim Bogert Raymond Gomez Kevin Eubanks Tonight Show Don Peake Carmine Appice Steve Lilliwhite Mel Collins Ian Paice Denny Laine Cozy Powell Robin Gibb Richie Blackmore Alvin Lee Barry Barlow Boz Burrell Mick Ralphs Chris DeBurgh Mo Foster BJ Cole Clive Bunker Julian Colbeck Deon Estus Wham Roger Glover Deep Purple Mike Giles King Crimson Jack Green Marc Bolan Pretty Things played on 4 of Jack s albums Dave Carlock TUBES Pink Nico McBrain Pat Travers Iron Maiden John Porter Shep Pettibone Producer Pet Shop Boys Pat Travers 3 albums amp live work John Miles Tina Turner Joe Cocker Mike Slamer Chester Thompson Genesis Andy MacKay Roxy Music Lemmy Hans Zimmer Mike amp Tim Franklyn Bruce Hornsby Joe Walsh Danny Lehrman Rob Vukelich studio owner engineer producer Several solo projects Uzlot with Jon Anderson John Altman James Zota Baker War Edgar Winter Amanda Haley Irvin Magic Kramer Ray Charles Ted Springman Tony Kaye Scott Moyer session musician Clem Burke Blondie Discography EditSolo Edit Playing for Time 1981 as Chatton with Phil Collins among others Spellbound 1989 7 Chatton Classic Covers Chapter One 2000 Industrial Variety library musicThe Warriors Edit Single You Came Along Don t Make Me Blue 1964 Albums Bolton Club 2003 The Lost Demos 2020 Flaming Youth Edit Singles Guide Me Orion From Now On Immortal Invisible 1969 Man Woman And Child Drifting 1969 From Now On Immortal Invisible Space Child 1969 Guide me Orion Earthglow Pulsar From now on Immortal Invisible 1969 Album Ark 2 1969 Jackson Heights Edit The Fifth Avenue Bus 1972 Ragamuffin s Fool 1973 Bump n Grind 1973 Snafu Edit All Funked Up 1975 CD reissue 2000 Rock Follies Edit Rock Follies 1976 John Miles Edit More Miles Per Hour 1979 Sympathy 1980 Miles High 1981 Boys Don t Cry Edit Don t Talk to Strangers EP 1983 before he was an official member Boys Don t Cry 1986 Who the Am Dam Do You Think We Am 1987 White Punks on Rap 2009 with unreleased songs from 1983 to 1999 Hear It Is 2014 Sessions Edit Andy Mackay In Search of Eddie Riff 1974 Alan Hull Squire 1975 Brian Parrish Love on My Mind 1976 Pat Travers Pat Travers 1976 Vapour Trails Vapour Trails 1979 Jack Green Humanesque 1980 Jack Green Reverse Logic 1981 The Hollies What Goes Around 1983 Keith Emerson Best Revenge 1986 citation needed Pat Travers Halfway to Somewhere 1995 Jon Anderson 1000 Hands Chapter One 2019 References Edit a b c d e Local lad Brian Chatton speaks about his Crazy Daze with Jimi Hendrix Jon Anderson and Phil Collins The Bolton News Retrieved 28 January 2018 Jon Anderson Teams Up With Jean Luc Ponty Talks Former Yes Bandmates amp Creative Visions Interview Glide Magazine Glidemagazine com 22 October 2015 Retrieved 28 January 2018 Carter Brooke 11 October 2016 What Happened to Phil Collins News amp Updates The Gazette Review Gazettereview com Retrieved 28 January 2018 Coleman Ray Phil Collins The Definitive Biography Simon amp Schuster 1997 London Phil Collins Not Dead Yet 2016 Hope remains for dads once in bands Salon com 15 June 2013 Retrieved 28 January 2018 Brian Chatton Spellbound Discogs com Retrieved 18 February 2017 External links EditOfficial website Rolling with Rock Royalty Chatton s autobiography Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Brian Chatton amp oldid 1120458986, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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