Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Bob Welch


Bob Welch

Bob Welch is best known as the singer, songwriter and guitarist for legendary rock band Fleetwood Mac AND for his own platinum solo albums and top-ten hits including "Sentimental Lady" and "Ebony Eyes" from French Kiss (Capitol).

Roger Cook

Roger Cook



Born in Bristol, England but spending most of his professional songwriting
career in Nashville, Tennessee, Roger Cook has received many accolades,
including five Ivor Novello awards.

Roger is a member of SODS (Society of Distinguished Songwriters)
and is the only British songwriter ever to enter
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.



Chas Sanford


CHAS SANDFORD

Guitar, Vocals

Beaker Street Blues Band guitarist and vocalist, Chas Sandford, played on his first recording session for Ike & Tina Turner at the tender age of fifteen. The many acts he has played with over the years includes the infamous "last" concert in Augusta, GA with James Brown, before the Godfather of Soul went to serve his time in the big house.

During his many faceted career, Sanford has been a solo recording artist for Elektra Asylum records, releasing the critically acclaimed album PARALLAX VIEW and has gained status as a mega-hit songwriter, session guitarist, hit producer and engineer.

As a songwriter, Chas is the recipient of six ASCAP "Most Performed Songs" Awards, including John Waite's MISSING YOU and Chicago's WHAT KIND OF MAN WOULD I BE?. Some of the other great recording artists Chas has written for and/or produced include, Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart, Roger Daltry, Don Johnson, Berlin, the aforementioned Chicago and many others.

Born in Atlanta, Chas lived and worked in Los Angeles and London for more than 20 years before putting down permanent roots in Nashville.

Been Awhile

It's been awhile since I've written, but the 2006 Tin Pan South festival gave me new info on songwriters indiginous to Nashville. What a great festival it is!!!! check out the link to see pictures and bios.