Chris Helme

English singer, former leader of The Seahorses and frontman of The Yards, noted for a distinctive vocal timbre and 60s/70s-influenced rock.

Named in the review as the leader of The Seahorses and, at the time of the interview, frontman of The Yards; based in York. The Yards are described as having retro and psychedelic American hues. The review references the political song “The Devil Is Alive And Well And In DC” and describes Helme as often grumpy but gifted with an interesting vocal timbre.

A 2005 email interview (review) by giov with Chris Helme, noted as former leader of The Seahorses and frontman of The Yards. Helme discusses The Yards' 60s/70s rock influences, songwriting, touring and the politicised track “The Devil Is Alive And Well And In DC”. The conversation is candid, occasionally grumpy, and is presented positively by the reviewer.

For:Fans of British rock, listeners of 60s/70s-influenced music, followers of The Seahorses and The Yards.