Brian Chatton

Brian Chatton
Born	July 19, 1948 Bolton
Genres	Progressive rock, rock
Instruments	keyboards
Associated acts	The Warriors, Flaming Youth, Jackson Heights

Brian Charles Chatton is an English keyboardist, author and songwriter.

Chatton was born July 19, 1948 in Farnworth, Bolton. From 1950-65, the family lived in Kearsley.

From 1965-7, Chatton was in The Warriors, also with Jon Anderson, later of Yes. 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, which then evolved into Flaming Youth.

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 PorterShep 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.

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