MIKE CHAPMAN
1941-2021
Unique, legendary singer songwriter guitarist, 'folk singer' doesn’t quite cover it somehow but we have lost another hero . . . .maverick, mercurial, funny, particular and he connects Elton John, Sonic Youth, Nick Drake and David Bowie, Michael Chapman dies at 80.
Born in Leeds in 1941, Chapman released his debut album, ‘Rainmaker’, in 1969. Since then, he has issued over 40 full-length albums. His final recorded effort, ‘True North’, was released in 2019 via Paradise of Bachelors.
"Did I ever tell you the time I played bass for Wilson, Keppel and Betty?"
Mike Chapman
Another very sad loss to the music community.
ReplyDeleteLoved his '70s work especially, but he always knew how to write a good song.
"Dog's got more sense than to sleep in the rain,
but he can't play rock 'n' roll...."
For those of you that don't know of his music, I offer his album "Fully Qualified Survivor" which features Paul Buckmaster and Mick Ronson. Sound's somewhat like a lost Bowie album. Don't miss this
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Thanks SO much Jobe! Will post this online on a page when I have checked it out but it is appreciated! Thanks brother by another mother!
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