Chris Blackwell - Biography
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Chris had the best time drumming on two world tours with ex Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant with whom he recorded several albums; Now & Zen, Manic Nirvana, Knebworth Live, Fate Of Nations, 2003's Sixty Six to Timbuktu and the 2006 boxed set entitled Nine Lives. From these Platinum selling albums came many World-wide hits co-written by Chris, including Tie Dye On The Highway, Watching you, and a Grammy-nomination for Calling To You.

Chris then expanded his musical career into the world of Film and Media composition where he has become a very prolific writer with his own West London studio.

He works extensively for TV and his work includes themes for
FIFA, IMG Golf, The African Cup of Nations, The Daily Politics, Breakfast with Frost, Tomorrow’s World, and numerous BBC themes and commisions.

His advertising credits include multi award-winning campaigns for
Reebok, Levi’s and major compositions for the Sony PSP and Land Rover 'Freelander'. Other clients include Guiness, Nissan, Pedigree, Sega, Nike, Adidas, Diet Coke, Coca Cola, Neutrogena, Radox, Sanatogen, Ericsson, Ford, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Saab, Vauxhall, Opel, Braun, Wash & Go, Alberto VO5, Kellogg’s, Lego, British Airways, Fosters, Bradford & Bingley, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Cinemas (now UGC), The Sunday Times, The Observer, and Woolworths.

Recently he has broadened his attention to Orchestral composition (recording at Abbey Road with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) and has composed a few dozen albums for the Cavendish Music Library (Boosey & Hawkes), Audio Network and De Wolfe. Above all, he continues to have a great time!

Chris lives in West London with his partner Nicola and their sons Jake and Ollie.

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