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Sunday, June 26, 2022

BRIAN CHATTON CONFIRMS THAT JIMI HENDRIX WAS GOING TO JOIN PROG ROCK GIANTS EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER ZOOM TV EXCLUSIVE ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS WITH RAY SHASHO

 


B R I A N  C H A T T O N

Has rolled with

 rock royalty!

 Jimi Hendrix, 

Ringo Starr, Ronnie Wood, 

B.B. King, Joe Cocker, 

Keith Emerson, 

Paul and Linda McCartney 

and the list goes on. 

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ROLLING WITH ROCK ROYALTY

ZOOM TV EXCLUSIVE

ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

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Brian Chatton good friend & ex roommate of Keith Emerson confirms the rumors that Jimi Hendrix was planning to join Prog Rock legends Emerson, Lake & Palmer in a zoom TV exclusive on Interviewing the Legends with Ray Shasho. The group that never was would have been called HELP. Hendrix-Emerson-Lake-Palmer.

Veteran keyboardist and performer Brian C. Chatton — whose 50 plus year career encompasses all incarnations of the so-called “British Invasion” which helped to shape modern popular music — has led a storied life, far different from that of his humble beginnings in Northern England’s Lancashire province.

Chatton is a gifted showman who has garnered the respect of the many music industry giants he has worked with over the years from the time of his first professional gig at the original Cavern Club in 1965. They include Phil Collins, Meat Loaf, Justin Timberlake, The Hollies, Alan Parsons, John Miles and Jon Anderson. His hit record, “I Wanna Be a Cowboy” — a collaboration with Nick Richards and the members of their band Boys Don’t Cry — sold over one million copies worldwide and is still featured in movies, advertisements and other venues over 30 years since its initial success. It also earned them a Gold record.

Since immigrating to the US in the 1990s, Chatton has participated in a variety of professional experiences, including an appearance playing piano with B.B. King on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

He is the father of two equally talented daughters who have followed his footsteps into the arts respectively, and of whom he is extremely proud. Emily Chatton is a much sought-after fine artist in New York City, whilst older sister Charlotte Chatton Adler has been a successful actress and screenwriter in Hollywood for over 20 years.

 

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Hailing from a blue-collar town in the North of England, teenage keyboardist Brian Chatton played his first professional gig at the world-famous Cavern Club in 1965 with Jon Anderson (YES) in their then band The Warriors. From that point on, he rocked and rolled around the world many times alongside the most celebrated rock giants during the height of the British Invasion.

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Discography

-Solo

Playing for Time (1981), as Chatton, with Phil Collins among others

Spellbound (1989)

Chatton Classic Covers – Chapter One (2000)

Industrial Variety, library music

 

The Warriors

- Single:

You Came Along/Don't Make Me Blue (1964)

- Albums:

Bolton Club (2003)

The Lost Demos (2020)

 

Flaming Youth

- Singles:

Guide Me, Orion/From Now On (Immortal Invisible) (1969)

Man, Woman And Child/Drifting (1969)

From Now On (Immortal Invisible)/Space Child (1969)

Guide me, Orion/Earthglow/Pulsar/From now on ( Immortal Invisible ) (1969)

- Album:

Ark 2 (1969)

 

Jackson Heights

The Fifth Avenue Bus (1972)

Ragamuffin's Fool (1973)

Bump 'n' Grind (1973)

 

Snafu

All Funked Up (1975; CD reissue 2000)

 

Rock Follies

Rock Follies (1976)

 

John Miles

More Miles Per Hour (1979)

Sympathy (1980)

Miles High (1981)

 

Boys Don't Cry

Don't Talk to Strangers (EP) (1983), before he was an official member

Boys Don't Cry (1986)

Who the Am Dam Do You Think We Am? (1987)

White Punks on Rap (2009), with unreleased songs from 1983 to 1999

Hear It Is (2014)

 

Sessions

Andy Mackay, In Search of Eddie Riff (1974)

Alan Hull, Squire (1975)

Brian Parrish, Love on My Mind (1976)

Pat Travers, Pat Travers (1976)

Vapour Trails, Vapour Trails (1979)

Jack Green, Humanesque (1980)

Jack Green, Reverse Logic (1981)

The Hollies, What Goes Around (1983)

Keith Emerson, Best Revenge (1986)

Pat Travers, Halfway to Somewhere (1995)

Jon Anderson, 1000 Hands: Chapter One (2019)

 





BRIAN CHATTON 
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WEEK OF JUNE 26TH 2022
ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS
WITH RAY SHASHO
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The Rock Star Chronicles by Ray Shasho, is a splendid book written by a music enthusiast who has poured their heart and soul into it. It’s a story of a boy who loved rock music, and his obsessive passion of it earned himself the name Rock Raymond. He went to school but instead was schooled in all matters of music while his peers were buried chin-deep in coursework. He then became a radio DJ and has now compiled a book on all interviews he held with Rock gods who raided the airwaves back in the 70s and 80s. It’s a compilation of interviews with outstanding vocalists, legendary guitarists and crazy drummers in the rock music scene. Each interview gives a reader an in-depth view into their personal lives and the philosophies that guide their lives which all serve to humanize these great icons. For readers who are old enough to call themselves baby boomers this book will bring old memories back to life. Millennials, on the other hand, may think of this book as a literal work of the Carpool Karaoke show. 

The Rock Star Chronicles is a book I didn’t know I was waiting for. To come across a book that will talk me into trying something new. One brave enough to incite me to venture into new frontiers. This book made me a believer- I am now a bona fide Rock and Roll music fan. 

Ray Shasho masterfully gets the interviewees talking. He smartly coaxes answers from them with crafty questions designed to get a story rolling out of them. The artists talk about diverse issues ranging from music, politics, and their social engagements. Having been on the music seen all his life, Ray Shasho knows the buttons to press, how to get them comfortable about talking about their lives. 

The book’s cover is befitting of its subject matter with the leather look offering a royal background to the golden letter print. It speaks to how high a level rock music holds in the pecking order- arguably, modern music as we know it has originated from blues and rock music.  The second noteworthy thing is the use of high-definition pictures to reference the musician being interviewed in every sub-chapter. This ensures that the book is for both original rock and roll lovers and aspiring new ones. Together is makes for a refreshing and consistently enjoyable read.

I recommend this book to rock music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians wondering what it takes and all readers curious to learn new things by going back in time.

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Thursday, December 29, 2011

YEAR IN REVIEW: Ray Shasho Reflects On A Busy 2011 For Classic Rock Music

 By Ray Shasho


Classic Rock Music Reporter Ray Shasho never imagined that one day he’d be interviewing all of his favorite rock & roll heroes, and especially at the frequency and magnitude that 2011 exhibited.
In 2011, Ray conducted 23 in-depth interviews with legendary artists from the world of music and television. Shasho also reviewed 14 live events during the year.
Here are the Top 10 rankings for the most popular interviews of the year based on readership page views. (Note: Facebook likes/shares have been reset several times on many articles due to Examiner restructuring their look).

1-  JON ANDERSON: “I’ll return to YES when they wake up” -Interview with Ray Shasho http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/jon-anderson-i-ll-return-to-yes-when-they-wake-up-interview-with-ray-shasho
2-  PAT SIMMONS of The Doobie Brothers: Interview with Ray Shasho http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/orlando-calling-festival-review-interview-with-doobie-brothers-pat-simmons-review
3-  ERIC BURDON -Animals immortal songster speaks with Examiner Ray Shasho http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/eric-burdon-animals-immortal-songster-speaks-with-examiner-com
4- TONY LEVIN Interview with Ray Shasho: Levin Torn White new release and review http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/tony-levin-interview-levin-torn-white-new-release-and-review
5- MARK FARNER Grand Funk Railroad’s Captain Raps with Examiner Ray Shasho http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/grand-funk-railroad-s-captain-mark-farner-raps-with-examiner-ray-shasho
6- TOMMY JAMES (Shondells) Interview with Ray Shasho: 'Me, the Mob, and the Music' http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/interview-if-it-hadn-t-been-for-mobster-morris-levy-there-d-be-no-tommy-james
7- MARK LINDSAY: Paul Revere & the Raiders Charismatic Superstar Speaks With Ray Shasho http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/paul-revere-the-raiders-charismatic-superstar-speaks-with-ray-shasho
8- TODD RUNDGREN: Exclusive Interview with Ray Shasho  http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/exclusive-interview-todd-rundgren-talks-utopia-reunion-with-examiner-ray-shasho
9- GREGG ROLIE: Santana and Journey original lead singer speaks with Ray Shasho http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/santana-and-journey-original-lead-singer-gregg-rolie-speaks-with-ray-shasho
10- KIM WILSON Interview: Blues Frontman of The Fabulous Thunderbirds http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/kim-wilson-interview-we-played-straight-blues-and-we-were-militant-about-it


Honorable Mentions…

BILLY SHERWOOD Interview: discusses the Progressive Rock of CIRCA… ‘And So On’ http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/interview-billy-sherwood-discusses-the-progressive-rock-of-circa-and-so-on-review
RONNIE MONTROSE Interview: "We're Going Out and Tearing It Up!" http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/ronnie-montrose-interview-we-re-going-out-and-tearing-it-up
DAVE MASON: Feelin'Alright in an Interview with Examiner Ray Shasho http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/dave-mason-is-feelin-alright-an-interview-with-examiner-ray-shasho
JOE LYNN TURNER: Rainbow/Deep Purple vocalist chats with Examiner Ray Shasho http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/rainbow-deep-purple-vocalist-joe-lynn-turner-chats-with-examiner-ray-shasho
JIM McCARTY: Yardbirds Exalted Drummer & Songwriter Speaks with Ray Shasho http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/yardbirds-exalted-drummer-songwriter-speaks-with-examiner-ray-shasho

Here are the Top 10 rankings for the most popular concert reviews for the year based on readership page views. (Note: Facebook likes/shares have been reset several times on many articles due to Examiner restructuring their look).

1- ORLANDO CALLING FESTIVAL: Review http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/orlando-calling-festival-review-interview-with-doobie-brothers-pat-simmons-review
2- FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE! Incredible performance for sold out Ruth Eckerd http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/review-frampton-comes-alive-incredible-performance-for-sold-out-ruth-eckerd-review
3- DANGEROUS DAN' TOLER: Benefit headlines Dickey Betts-Bonnie Bramlett-Blackhawk http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/dangerous-dan-toler-benefit-headlines-dickey-betts-bonnie-bramlett-blackhawk
4- THE HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR at Ruth Eckerd Hall was Far Out, Man! http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/the-happy-together-tour-at-ruth-eckerd-hall-was-far-out-man-review
5- JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS rock huge crowd in Tampa http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/joan-jett-and-the-blackhearts-rock-huge-crowd-tampa-review
6- DICKEY BETTS: Allman Brothers Band guitar legend plays benefit in Sarasota http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/allman-brothers-band-guitar-legend-dickey-betts-plays-benefit-sarasota
7- HIPPIEFEST : A resurgence of the flower children and the music that mattered http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/hippiefest-a-resurgence-of-the-flower-children-and-the-music-that-mattered-review
8- KANSAS and THE LITTLE RIVER BAND rock out at Fun N' Sun Fest http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/kansas-and-the-little-river-band-rock-out-at-fun-n-sun-fest-review
9- MONTROSE Review: Masterful and Powerful at Largo Cultural Center http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/review-montrose-masterful-and-powerful-at-largo-cultural-center-review
10- "GIVING HUNGER THE BLUES" Block Party Rocks Sarasota http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/giving-hunger-the-blues-block-party-rocks-sarasota-review


Honorable Mention’s …

ACE FREHLEY: KISS Guitarist Rocks the Forum in Tampa http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/kiss-guitarist-ace-frehley-rocks-the-forum-tampa-review
JEFF BECK: shares a day in the life at Ruth Eckerd Hall  http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/jeff-beck-shares-a-day-the-life-at-ruth-eckerd-hall-review
KISS ARMY: largest social network on the planet http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/kiss-army-largest-social-network-on-the-planet
JOHNNY WINTER: Live at the Capitol Theatre http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/johnny-winter-live-at-the-capitol-theatre-review
FOGHAT Review: Quick boogie at Jannus Live Rocks the House http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/review-foghat-quick-boogie-at-jannus-live-rocks-the-house-review

Ray also added a new segment to his column in 2011 called ‘Classic Rock meets Classic TV’
And the winners are…

1- STANLEY LIVINGSTON Interview: A Chat with Chip from 'My Three Sons' http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/classic-tv-a-chat-with-chip-stanley-livingston-of-my-three-sons
2- BARRY LIVINGSTON Interview: 'The Importance of Being Ernie' http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-music-in-st-petersburg/barry-livingston-chats-with-ray-shasho-about-the-importance-of-being-ernie-review


I want to thank all the public relation firms, artist management, concert promoters and venue staff that I’ve worked with throughout the year, but especially to the Examiner readers who have graciously surfed their way to my column.
Also special thanks to photographer Mark Weaver for some remarkable shots in 2011.
2012 should be an even bigger year. Watch for more in-depth interviews and concert reviews.
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