Chris Welch

Chris Welch (born 1941 or 1942) is an English music journalist, critic, and author who is best known for his work from the late 1960s as a reporter for Melody Maker, Musicians Only, and Kerrang!. He is the author of over 40 music books.

Early life

Welch was raised in Catford, south east London.^[1] He left school at 16 and became a messenger for a national daily newspaper in Fleet Street.^[1]

Career

In 1960, Welch started work for The Kentish Times.^[1] In October 1964, after writing for a local newspaper, Welch became a reporter for Melody Maker at age 22.^[2] His first interview was with the Yardbirds with Eric Clapton.^[1] He was later assistant editor of Musicians Only, editor of Metal Hammer, and a contributor to The Independent and Rhythm magazine. 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.

On 17 October 2012 Welch was presented with a

• SBN 855140259
  (1972)
• ISBN 0-352-30963-6
  (1981)
• ISBN 0-86276-015-1
  (1982)
• ISBN 0-86276-113-1
  (1984)
• ISBN 0-86276-126-3
  (1984)
• Power and Glory:
  ISBN 5-551-35290-0
  (1985)
• ISBN 0-86276-263-4
  (1986)
• Take You Higher: The
  ISBN 0-491-03951-4
  (1986)
• The Tina Turner Experience
  ISBN 0-86379-138-7
  (1987)
• ISBN 1-898141-70-3
  (1994)
• ISBN 1-898141-80-0
  (1994)
• The Complete Guide to the Music of Genesis
  ISBN 0-7119-5428-3
  (1995)
• ISBN 1-898141-18-5
  (1995)
• Dazed and Confused: The Story Behind Every Led Zeppelin Song
  ISBN 1-85868-340-8
  (1998)
• Changes: The Story Behind Every
  ISBN 1-85868-810-8
  (1999)
• Cream
  ISBN 0-87930-624-6
  (2000)
• ISBN 0-87930-658-0
  (2001)
• Ginger Geezer: The Life of
  ISBN 1-84115-679-5
  (2002)
• ISBN 0-7119-9195-2
  (2002)
• Close to the Edge – The Story of
  ISBN 0-7119-9509-5
  (2003)
• ISBN 1-84449-868-9
  (2005)
• Led Zeppelin: Experience The Biggest Band Of The 70s
  ISBN 978-1-78097-000-4
  (2014)