Michael Chapman

English guitarist and singer-songwriter from Leeds, active from the late 1960s and noted for distinctive acoustic guitar work and Harvest-era albums such as Rainmaker and Fully Qualified Survivor.

Signed to Harvest Records for several early albums. Collaborated with musicians including Danny Thompson, Aynsley Dunbar and Dave "Clem" Clempson. Born in Leeds; died in 2021.

DeBaser's reviews praise Michael Chapman's Rainmaker and Harvest-era work, highlighting his distinctive acoustic guitar style and raw, unvarnished vocal delivery. The critic frames Chapman as a musician who resisted conventional 'singer' labels, blending folk, blues and subtle exotic touches. Collaborators named include Danny Thompson, Aynsley Dunbar and Dave Clempson. Rainmaker is called a masterpiece from first to last note.

For:Fans of British folk and acoustic guitar, listeners of Harvest-era records, admirers of Bert Jansch and John Martyn