Chris Welch

Chris started out as a reporter on UK music weekly Melody Maker in the mid-1960s. He went on the road with Led Zeppelin, The Who, David Bowie and others during the 1970s. Chris has since worked on a variety of music magazines and has written more han 20 books on rock music. He also contributes to UK newspapers. In 2012 Chris was awarded a Gold Badge of Merit Award for his special contribution to Britain's music industry by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors in London. Here's what Eric Clapton had to say about that: "Congratulations Chris on your Gold Badge Award and many thanks for all your support over the years."