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Christopher John Spedding (born Peter Robinson, 17 June 1944) [1] is an English guitarist and record producer. In a career spanning more than 50 years, Spedding is best known for his studio session work. By the early 1970s, he had become one of the most sought-after session guitarists in England.
Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter Chris Spedding has been a mainstay of the British session scene since the late 60s, playing with just about everyone from Nucleus, Jack Bruce, John Cale, Elton John, Mike Batt, to Paul McCartney & The Bay City Rollers (anonymously!).
Feb 20, 2015 · Chris Spedding: the best-connected guitarist you've never heard of. By Garth Cartwright. ( Classic Rock ) published 20 February 2015. He discovered the Sex Pistols, knocked back the Stones and even dressed as a Womble on prime-time TV, but he’s never had the dues his incredible career has deserved.
- Garth Cartwright
Mar 5, 2023 · Chris Spedding turned down the Rolling Stones, stood in for Jimmy Page, was the first man to record the Sex Pistols, and was the Womble with the Flying V. These are his stories (Image credit: Fin Costello)
Learn about Chris Spedding, a legendary U.K. session guitarist and solo artist with a diverse musical style. Explore his songs, albums, reviews, bio and more on AllMusic.
Mar 8, 2024 · He helped launch the Sex Pistols and record Toronto punk acts: Chris Spedding on his rock ’n’ roll legacy. Spedding, who has worked with everyone from Harry Nilsson and Bryan Ferry to Paul ...
Mar 25, 2024 · Chris Spedding’s long career has seen him move from first-call session musician for 1960s pop producers to solo chart success at the height of the U.K. glam-pop scene, in 1975. In later years, his most visible role for U.S. audiences has been as Robert Gordon’s longest-standing collaborator.
