Chris Spedding

Chris Spedding

Christopher John Spedding

On 10 records in 3 Record Tribe collections

Played on

At His BestJack Bruce, 1972Guitar Songs For A TailorJack Bruce, 1969Guitar Give My Regards To Broad StreetPaul McCartney, 1984Guitar Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version Of The War Of The WorldsJeff Wayne, 1978Guitar Here Come The Warm JetsEno, 1974Guitar Son Of SchmilssonNilsson, 1972Acoustic Guitar, Bouzouki, Guitar Nilsson SchmilssonNilsson, 1971Guitar, Rhythm Guitar Harmony RowJack Bruce, 1971Guitar Madman Across The WaterElton John, 1971Electric Guitar, Slide Guitar Jesus Christ SuperstarVarious, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice, 1970Guitar

About

Born: June 17, 1944 in Staveley, a small town in Derbyshire, England.
Named Peter Robinson but later adopted by Muriel and Jack Spedding, and renamed Christopher John Spedding.

In a career spanning more than 50 years, Spedding is best known for his studio session work. He has worked with Jack Bruce, Pete Brown, Roxy Music, Elton John, John Cale, as well as releasing his own solo material, particularly notable for his hit single “Motorbiking” in 1975.

By the early 1970s, he had become one of the most sought-after session guitarists in England.
Spedding has also played on and produced many albums and singles.
In May 1976, Spedding produced the very first Sex Pistols recordings.

He has also been a member of eleven rock bands:
The Battered Ornaments, Frank Ricotti Quartet, King Mob, Mike Batt and Friends, Necessaries, Nucleus, Ricky Norton, The Sharks, Trigger, and the Wombles.