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Bryan James "Chas" Chandler (18 December 1938 – 17 July 1996) was an English musician, record producer and manager, best known as the original bassist in The Animals, for which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
Jul 16, 2016 · By Simon Armstrong. BBC News. His discovery of a young Jimi Hendrix in a New York club would change the face of music forever. Twenty years on from Chas Chandler's death, those who knew him...
Dec 18, 2021 · He gave us Jimi Hendrix, and through the iconic music he helped to produce and the Newcastle Arena, his spirit lives on. Chas Chandler was a legend. Bass player in The Animals, he also gave the world iconic guitarist Jimi Hendrix and glam legends, Slade. Read his story here.
Jul 18, 1996 · Chas Chandler, a veteran British rock musician whose bass playing helped the Animals to fame with the 1964 hit "The House of the Rising Sun," died today at Newcastle General Hospital. He was...
Aug 8, 2023 · Chas Chandler first gained prominence as the bassist of the iconic band The Animals in the early 1960s, carving its name in history with hits like “House of the Rising Sun.” While his contributions to the band were pivotal, Chandler’s aspirations extended beyond his role as a performer.
Jul 15, 2016 · One of the giants of the North East music scene, Chas Chandler, passed away 20 years ago. His death came at the premature age of 57, but he left a legacy of great music and the bricks and...
Jul 17, 1996 · Chas Chandler made major contributions to '60s British rock as a musician, producer, and manager. He was the bass player for the original Animals, in the lineups that were most responsible for their greatest… Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1960s - 1970s. Born. December 18, 1938 in Heaton, Tyne & Wear, England. Died.
