Chris Spedding

The Profile

Original and unpredictable guitarist; began performing at the end of the 1950s (the Vulcans), solo debut in 1970, founded the Sharks circa 1970–71, worked extensively as a session musician and played with artists such as R. Harper and B. Ferry.

Reviewer notes: born 1944 (GB), native to Sheffield; Pete Townshend wrote notes for a collection of Spedding's works from the '80s; declined an offer from Mick Jagger to join the Stones. The album Hurt is from 1977 and was remastered and released in 2000 by Repertoire Records.

DeBaser's available review praises Chris Spedding's guitar work and imagination on the 1977 album Hurt (remastered 2000). The reviewer highlights energetic solos, standout tracks like "Silver Bullet" and "Wild In The Street," and Spedding's varied career as a sessionman and bandleader. Overall recommendation: an immediately enjoyable, recharging record.