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

1997•TV Series•

7.7

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

2007•Movie•

6.0

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

2013•Movie•

7.5

Meet the Beatles

2005•Movie

Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears

2006•Movie•

5.9

The Beatles Phenomenon

2007•Movie

Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head

2002•Movie•

6.2

Inside T. Rex: 1973-1980

2006•Movie

Filmography