Bio

I was born and raised in Greater Manchester, England. Musical influences and inspiration include: Folk/Country/Blues/Rock \'n\' Roll songs of the present and past and artists such as Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, the Everly Brothers, Simon & Garfunkel, Elvis, Dion Di Mucci, Patsy Cline, Nanci Griffith, Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Bruce Springsteen and Steve Earle and the Poet - Tony Harrison. My \'solo\' album NEVER TOO LATE is now completed and ready for release online at i-tunes etc. Please visit my website for all details [b]www.chrisbeck.co.uk[/b] I have included a new track (Nowhere Bound) from the new album - featuring the fabulous Steve Simpson, Nick Payn, Don Richardson and Alan Coulter ALSO... Heartfelt thanks to my friends, the Valentine Vagabonds: Derek Griffiths - Lead Guitar Chris Parren - Piano/Keyboards Tucker Finlayson - Double Bass Alan Coulter - Drums session musicians Bob Golding - Percussion/Blues Harp Barry Wickens - Fiddle Martyn Day - Accordion who I have the pleasure of knowing and performing with and who you hear playing on our album, VALENTINE VAGABOND. I appreciate and thank you for all your comments and feedback. Many thanks and take care. Chris [b]www.chrisbeck.co.uk[/b][link=\"URL\"]