CHRIS STAINTON

Biography

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Amazing keyboardist, he's fantastic on organ and piano, although he surprisingly started his career as bassist.

JOHNNY TEMPEST & THE CADILLACS 
This is the first band I've been able to trace for Chris. In 1963, he is the bassist in this amateur band: Dave Robinson (guitar)
Chris Stainton (bass)
+ others unknown to me. Help, please!  
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Dave Robinson
DAVE BERRY'S CRUISERS 
I think Chris played in Dave Berry's backing band, The Cruisers, although I haven't been able to confirm this point. If anyone has info about it, please write me a message about it! Dave Berry (vocals)
Chris Stainton (bass)
+ others unknown to me. Help, please!
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Dave Berry
JOE COCKER & THE GREASE BAND 
Although Joe Cocker was the star, his bands have always been commanded by the superb Chris Stainton. This was the original lineup, formed in 1966: Joe Cocker (vocals)
Frank Myles (guitar)
Chris Stainton (bass)
Vernon Nash (keyboards)
Dave Memmott (drums) Their repertoire was based on Motown stuff. But after a year, they started writing their own songs. Their first single was 'Marjorine / The new age of the lily', released in April 1968, but it was recorded by Cocker and Stainton with great sessionmen such as Albert Lee, Jimmy Page and Clem Cattini. Soon after, the remaining musicians leave the band and Joe and Chris assembled new personnel in April 1968, including keyboard prodigy Tommy Eyre: Joe Cocker (vocals)
Mickey Gee (guitar)
Chris Stainton (bass)
Tommy Eyre (keyboards)
Tommy Reilly (drums) But soon after, in September 1968, Gee and Reilly leave the band. New members in October 1968, including the superb Henry McCullough. Joe Cocker (vocals)
Henry McCullough (guitar)
Chris Stainton (bass)
Tommy Eyre (keyboards)
Kenny Slade (drums)

This was the lineup that recorded Joe Cocker's first album, the worldwide famous With a little help from my friends, although many other musicians were used in it. The complete lineup only appears in 1 song, a very beautiful rendition of 'Don't let me be misunderstood'. Some other great musicians in the album: Jimmy Page, Albert Lee, David Cohen (guitar), Carol Kaye (bass), Artie Butler, the great Matthew Fisher, Steve Winwood (keyboards), Paul Humphries, the much-missed B.J. Wilson, Clem Cattini, Mike Kellie (drums), Merry Clayton, Brenda Holloway, Patrice Holloway, Madeline Bell, Sunny Weetman, Rosetta Hightower (backing vocals). Chris plays in all tracks but one, also co-writing three of songs: 'Change in Louise', 'Marjorine' and the magnificent 'Sandpaper cadillac'. A classical album.

Finally, in 1999, the remastered version has appeared (it was about time!). It includes two bonus tracks: 'The new age of Lily' (B-side of 'Marjorine' single) and 'Something's coming on' (B-side of 'With a little help from my friends' single).

But by the time this album was released, Kenny Slade and Tommy had left the band (in January 69).

Recently, it has been released a live album, taken from BBC recordings. It's called On air. It contains superb (and wild!) performances. It's a pity the sound quality is not perfect, but believe me, the performances are great. Listening to the work they make in 'With a little help from my friends', I can't help wondering why Joe Cocker needed to use Jimmy Page for the studio track! Henry McCullough rocks!!
 

But, even being such a great lineup, as I've said, January 1969 saw a new lineup. It also shows Chris changing from bass to keyboards. The new members were Alan Spenner and Bruce Rowland, who came from another fantastic band, Wynder K. Frogg (see my pages on Mick Weaver or Chris Mercer for more info on the band):

Joe Cocker (vocals)
Henry McCullough (guitar)
Alan Spenner (bass)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
Bruce Rowland (drums) This was the band that played in Woodstock in August, where they really hit the stage with a shocking performance.

Joe and Chris met Leon Russell in 1969. Leon made a big impression on Joe, and some months later, in February 1970, Joe dissolved The Grease Band, teaming with Leon Russell in a new, almost-crazy project, Mad Dogs & Englishmen. Before that, they still released a new album, simply called Joe Cocker!, with help from Leon Russell (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Clarence White (guitar), Sneaky Pete Kleinow (steel guitar), Bonnie Bramlett (vocals), Merry Clayton (vocals), Shirley Matthews (vocals), Rita Coolidge (vocals), Patrice Holloway (vocals), Milt Holland (percussion), Paul Humphrey (drums).
 
 

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Joe Cocker
Frank Myles
Vernon Nash
Dave Memmott
Mickey Gee
Tommy Reilly
Kenny Slade
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Tommy Eyre
Henry McCullough
Alan Spenner
Bruce Rowland
MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN 
It's March 1970, and Leon Russell assembles a mega-band to back Joe Cocker in an American tour. Of course, Chris Stainton goes with Joe too. Be ready to read the whole lineup: Joe Cocker (vocals)
Leon Russell (guitar, keyboards)
Don Preston (guitar, vocals)
Carl Radle (bass)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
Jim Price (trumpet)
Bobby Keys (sax)
Chuck Blackwell (percussion, drums)
Sandy Konikoff (percussion)
Bobby Torres (percussion)
Jim Gordon (drums)
Jim Keltner (drums)
+
Rita Coolidge (vocals)
Claudia Lennear (vocals)
Daniel Moore (vocals)
Donna Weiss (vocals)
Pamela Polland (vocals)
Matthew Moore (vocals)
Donna Washburn (vocals)
Nicole Barclay (vocals)
Bobby Jones (vocals) The tour finished in May 1970, but a couple of concerts were recorded and filmed in March. A double album was released, the great Mad dogs & Englishmen. I also have the movie from the same name, that I'd categorize as a superb musical chaos. Joe abandoned the idea after that, and Leon Russell used most of the musicians for his own band Leon Russell & The Shelter People.
 
 
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Joe Cocker
Leon Russell
Don Preston
Carl Radle
Jim Gordon
Chuck Blackwell
Sandy Konikoff
Bobby Torres
Jim Price
Bobby Keys
Rita Coolidge
Claudia Lennear
Daniel Moore
Donna Weiss
Pamela Polland
Matthew Moore
Donna Washburn
Nicole Barclay
Bobby Jones
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Jim Keltner 
THE GREASE BAND  

In June 1970, some former members resurrect the band in its own, apart from Joe Cocker. Henry McCullough, Alan Spenner and Bruce Rowland teamed with other friends, such as Neil Hubbard and Mick Weaver.

They released two albums and made some tours. Chris Stainton also played with them, but I'm not sure if he was a proper member, or if he just played with them as a collaborator. If anyone has more info about the subject, it would be very appreciated.

 
CHRIS STAINTON BAND  

After that, Chris thinks it's time to have his own band as a leader, in January 1972. A bit in the style of Mad Dogs & Englishmen, Chris forms another mega-band: Chris Stainton (keyboards)
Neil Hubbard (guitar)
Glenn Campbell (guitar)
Alan Spenner (bass)
Jim Price (trumpet)
Rick Alphonso (trumpet)
Bobby Keys (sax)
Fred Sherbo (sax)
Felix Falcon (percussion)
Conrad Isadore (drums)
Jim Keltner (drums)
Jimmy Karstein (drums)
Alan White (drums)
+ backing vocalists They played their first concert at Madison Square Garden, but after bad reviews, Chris calls his friend Joe Cocker to join, in February 1970. They change their name to Chris Stainton Band With Joe Cocker: Joe Cocker (vocals)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
Neil Hubbard (guitar)
Glenn Campbell (guitar)
Alan Spenner (bass)
Jim Price (trumpet)
Rick Alphonso (trumpet)
Bobby Keys (sax)
Fred Sherbo (sax)
Felix Falcon (percussion)
Conrad Isadore (drums)
Jim Keltner (drums)
Jimmy Karstein (drums)
Alan White (drums)
+ backing vocalists They released the album Something to say, credited to Joe Cocker, with most of the lineup mentioned above (Cocker, Stainton, Hubbard, Spenner, Alphonso, Sherbo, Isadore, Keltner, White), and Jim Horn (sax), Milton Sloane (sax), the late Rebop Kwaku Baah (percussion), plus vocals by Virginia Ayers, Viola Wills and Gloria Jones.

And then, they started changing musicians. A live album was released in 1976, although it was recorded in 1972. It's called Live in LA (again, credited to Joe Cocker), and it features:

Joe Cocker (vocals)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
Neil Hubbard (guitar)
Alan Spenner (bass)
Jim Price (trumpet)
Bobby Keys (sax)
Jim Horn (sax)
Felix Falcon (percussion)
Jim Keltner (drums)
Jimmy Karstein (drums)
Viola Wills (vocals)
Virginia Ayers (vocals)
Beverley Gardner (vocals) In February 1973, Chris announces he leaves the band to dedicate more time to session work. Joe Cocker carries on with a new band retaining Jimmy Karstein (more info about these new lineups in my pages on Mick Weaver).
 
 
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Joe Cocker
Glenn Campbell
Jim Price
Rick Alphonso
Bobby Keys
Fred Sherbo
Felix Falcon
Conrad Isadore
Jimmy Karstein
Alan White
Jim Horn
Viola Wills
Virginia Ayers
Beverley Gardner
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Neil Hubbard
Alan Spenner
Jim Keltner 
TUNDRA 

Around winter of 1973, Chris Stainton forms a new band, called Tundra, with Jimmy McCulloch:

Jimmy McCulloch (guitar)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
Mickey Feat (bass)
Henry Spinetti (drums)
Mickey Feat left at the end of 1973 (or early 1974) to join Aliki Ashman in the band Casablanca. He was replaced by Glen Turner:
Jimmy McCulloch (guitar)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
Glen Turner (bass)
Henry Spinetti (drums)
When Jimmy McCulloch left the band to join Wings in April 1974, Turner moved to guitar and bassist Charlie Harrison joined:
Glen Turner (guitar)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
Charlie Harrison (bass)
Henry Spinetti (drums)
They released the album Glen Turner's Tundra for the Goodear label, later reissued on Decca as just Tundra. But their album didn't break the charts, so Chris and Charlie returned to sessions. I'm not sure, but I think Glen Turner and Henry Spinetti kept on with the band, with new members.
 
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Glen Turner
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Jimmy McCulloch
Mickey Feat
Henry Spinetti
Charlie Harrison
BRYN HAWORTH BAND 

I think Chris also played with Bryn Haworth, but I haven't been able to find proper info about it. Help, please!

BOXER 

Around 1977, Chris Stainton, who was friends with vocalist Mike Patto, join him in a new incarnation of the band Boxer, after having played in their first album Below the belt as a guest. This was the new personnel:

Mike Patto (vocals)
Adrian Fisher (guitar)
Tim Bogert (bass)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
Eddie Tuduri (drums)
They released the album Absolutely. But soon later, the band split, although Mike and Chris were to play together very soon, as we're going to read.
 
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Mike Patto
Adrian Fisher
Tim Bogert
Eddie Tuduri
MADDY PRIOR BAND 

In 1978, Maddy Prior, the wonderful vocalist in Steeleye Span, made a solo tour to promote her album Changing winds (where Chris also plays). This was the fabulous list of musicians that backed her:

Maddy Prior (vocals)
Ray Flacke (guitar)
Pat Donaldson (bass)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
Kevin Savigar (keyboards)
John Lingwood (drums)
 
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Maddy Prior
Ray Flacke
Pat Donaldson
Kevin Savigar
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John Lingwood
ROCKS 

Around 1978, Chris Stainton and Mike Patto form a new band together, called Rocks:

Mike Patto (vocals)
Bernie Holland (guitar)
Fred Gandy (bass)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
John Halsey (drums)
After a tour, the band split, without having recorded any material (Patto sadly died soon after).
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Mike Patto
Fred Gandy
John Halsey
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Bernie Holland
ERIC CLAPTON (band) 

Next time I read about him is when he joined Eric Clapton's band, around July 1979. A great lineup:

Eric Clapton (vocals, guitar)
Albert Lee (guitar)
Dave Markee (bass)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
Henry Spinetti (drums)
All of them are in my Olympus! They recorded a live album in Tokyo, December 1979. The double album was called Just one night. It contains some of his classics ('Cocaine', 'After midnight', 'Further on up the road' and renditions of Otis Rush's 'Double trouble' or Robert Johnson's 'Rambling on my mind'). Ah, and a curious thing, a version of Dire Straits' 'Setting me up', sung by Albert Lee.

Some months later, in 1980, they add a new member, the magnificent Gary Brooker (from Procol Harum fame).

Eric Clapton (vocals, guitar)
Albert Lee (guitar)
Dave Markee (bass)
Gary Brooker (piano, vocals)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
Henry Spinetti (drums)
Another ticket was their new album, released in February 1981. It's dedicated to the memory of Carl Radle.

By that time, the band recorded the song 'Freedom' that finally was used for the soundtrack of funny movie 'Water', starring Michael Caine. By the way, the movie has a musical performance (probably mimed) with this people: Eric Clapton (guitar), George Harrison (guitar), Jon Lord (keyboards, from Deep Purple), Mike Moran (keyboards), Chris Stainton (keyboards), Ringo Starr (drums), Ray Cooper (percussion), with vocals Jenny Bogle and Anastasia Rodriguez.

They stay together until June 1982, when Eric fires all the members, except Albert Lee.

But, by the time Eric assembles a new band in February 1983, he finally asks Chris to rejoin him:

Eric Clapton (vocals, guitar)
Albert Lee (guitar)
Donald 'Duck' Dunn (bass)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
Roger Hawkins (drums)
They start a new tour, but after some concerts, Roger Hawkins is replaced by Eric's old mate, Jamie Oldaker:
Eric Clapton (vocals, guitar)
Albert Lee (guitar)
Donald 'Duck' Dunn (bass)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
Jamie Oldaker (drums)
The tour finished in July 1983. A couple of months later, Eric and Chris played in a very special project, the ARMS tour.
 
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Gary Brooker
Donald 'Duck' Dunn
Roger Hawkins
Jamie Oldaker
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Albert Lee
Dave Markee
Henry Spinetti
THE ARMS SHOW 

On 20th and 21st of September, 1983, a couple of benefit shows were held at the the Royal Albert Hall in London. The shows were made to help Ronnie Lane, who was suffering from multiple sclerosis, and had founded Action Research for MS (ARMS). Being such nice guy, many great friends and mates of Ronnie agreeded to play in the shows. You'd hardly see another more extraordinaire array of players performing together:

Eric Clapton (vocals, guitar)
Jeff Beck (guitar)
Jimmy Page (guitar)
Andy Fairweather-Low (guitar)
Bill Wyman (bass)
Steve Winwood (keyboards, vocals)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
James Hooker (keyboards)
Ray Cooper (percussion)
Kenny Jones (drums)
Charlie Watts (drums)
+
Paul Rodgers (vocals)
+ Jeff Beck Band:
Fernando Saunders (bass)
Simon Phillips (drums)
+
Ronnie Lane (vocals)
 
Those successful shows were filmed, and later released on video.

In order to raise more money, a short American tour was planned from November 83 to December 83, although Steve Winwood didn't join, being replaced by Joe Cocker:

Eric Clapton (vocals, guitar)
Jeff Beck (guitar)
Jimmy Page (guitar)
Joe Cocker (vocals)
Paul Rodgers (vocals)
Andy Fairweather-Low (guitar)
Bill Wyman (bass)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
James Hooker (keyboards)
Ray Cooper (percussion)
Kenny Jones (drums)
Charlie Watts (drums)
+ Jeff Beck Band:
Fernando Saunders (bass)
Simon Phillips (drums)
+
Ronnie Lane (vocals)
+ assorted guests:
Ron Wood (guitar)
Ian 'Stu' Stewart (keyboards)
Tony Hymas (keyboards)
Jan Hammer (keyboards)
 
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Bill Wyman
Steve Winwood
James Hooker
Ray Cooper
Kenny Jones
Charlie Watts
Joe Cocker
Paul Rodgers
Ron Wood
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Eric Clapton
Jeff Beck
Jimmy Page
Andy Fairweather-Low
ROGER WATERS BAND 

 
In July 1984, Eric and Chris start a tour with Roger Waters, with an great all-star lineup, promoting his album The pros and cons of hitch-hiking. Eric Clapton, Tim Renwick and Chris Stainton left the band after the first leg of the tour couple of months later, in August 1984. But they were to play together again very soon...
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Roger Waters
Michael Kamen
Doreen Chanter
Katie Kissoon
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Tim Renwick
Mel Collins
Andy Newmark
ERIC CLAPTON (band) (again) 

 
After the tour with Roger Waters, Eric Clapton assembles a new band, with Chris Stainton, plus some old mates: They release the album Behind the sun, recorded with some guests: Steve Lukather (guitar, from Toto), Lindsay Buckingham (guitar, from Fleetwood Mac), Jerry Williams (guitar), Nathan East (bass), James Newton-Howard (keyboards), Michael Omartian (keyboards), Greg Phillinganes (keyboards), Jeff Porcaro (drums, from Toto), John Robinson (drums), Phil Collins (drums, also producer), Ray Cooper (percussion), Lenny Castro (percussion).

But, after a while, Tim Renwick joins as second guitarist:

A great lineup. I remember I saw a concert on TV, back in 1985, and I was captivated by what I saw. The video was officially released as Live 1985.

In July 1985, Eric and his band play in the Live Aid macrofestival, augmented by drummer Phil Collins.

Around October 1985, Marcy Levy is replaced by Laura Creamer, and Peter Robinson leaves:

When the tour ends, in November 1985, all the band members leave (Eric was soon to assemble a smaller band, with Phil Collins).
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Donald 'Duck' Dunn
Shaun Murphy
Marcy Levy
Jamie Oldaker
Laura Creamer
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Eric Clapton
Tim Renwick
Peter Robinson
And then? 

From November 1985 until 1989, I haven't been able to find info about the bands where Chris played. I don't know if he only played in sessions. Any additional info would be very welcomed! 

JOE COCKER BAND 

Suddenly, Chris "reappears", when I see him playing in July 1989, with Joe Cocker Band in Spain, with this lineup:

But soon later, they augment the lineup (the Live album was recorded in October 1989 with this new one):
 
I also have a video of a Joe Cocker concert for the German 'Ohne Filter' TV show, from 1988, and I think Chris was featured there, but I cannot find where I have the tape, to confirm the lineup.

I guess Chris kept on playing with more different incarnations of Joe Cocker Band, but it's extremely difficult finding info about the Joe Cocker Band lineups. Help, please!
 
 

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Joe Cocker
Phil Grande
T.M. Stevens
Jeff Levine
Deric Dyer
Steve Holly
Doreen Chanter
Maxine Green
Keith Mac
Crystal Taliefero
Wayne Jackson
Andrew Love
Gary Gazaway
ERIC CLAPTON (band) (again) 

 
In January 1993, Chris rejoins Eric Clapton Band again:
Eric Clapton (guitar, vocals)
Donald 'Duck' Dunn (bass)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
Jerry Portnoy (harmonica)
Richie Hayward (drums)
A month later, Eric augments the band with a horn section (probably Tim Sanders, Simon Clarke and Roddy Lorimer).

This is the expanded lineup for the tour in October 1993:

Eric Clapton (guitar, vocals)
Andy Fairweather-Low (guitar)
Donald 'Duck' Dunn (bass)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
Jerry Portnoy (harmonica)
Simon Clarke (sax)
Tim Sanders (sax)
Roddy Lorimer (trumpet)
Richie Hayward (drums)
Katie Kissoon (backing vocals)
Maggie Ryder (backing vocals)
For the next tour, in February 1994, Donald 'Duck' Dunn is replaced by another superb player, Dave Bronze:
Eric Clapton (guitar, vocals)
Andy Fairweather-Low (guitar)
Dave Bronze (bass)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
Jerry Portnoy (harmonica)
Simon Clarke (sax)
Tim Sanders (sax)
Roddy Lorimer (trumpet)
Richie Hayward (drums)
+
Katie Kissoon (backing vocals)
Maggie Ryder (backing vocals)
They released the album From the cradle (without Kissoon and Ryder), with the collaboration of Jim Keltner (drums).

But the lineup will change soon, around May 1994:

Eric Clapton (guitar, vocals)
Andy Fairweather-Low (guitar)
Dave Bronze (bass)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
Jerry Portnoy (harmonica)
Simon Clarke (sax)
Tim Sanders (sax)
Roddy Lorimer (trumpet)
Andy Newmark (drums)
In February 1995, they change the drummer, coming the veteran stickman Steve Gadd:
Eric Clapton (guitar, vocals)
Andy Fairweather-Low (guitar)
Dave Bronze (bass)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
Jerry Portnoy (harmonica)
Simon Clarke (sax)
Tim Sanders (sax)
Roddy Lorimer (trumpet)
Steve Gadd (drums)
Around February 1996, Katie Kissoon and Tessa Niles join the band again:
Eric Clapton (guitar, vocals)
Andy Fairweather-Low (guitar)
Dave Bronze (bass)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
Jerry Portnoy (harmonica)
Simon Clarke (sax)
Tim Sanders (sax)
Roddy Lorimer (trumpet)
Steve Gadd (drums)
Katie Kissoon (backing vocals)
Tessa Niles (backing vocals)
In June 1996, Eric Clapton leaves his band frozen for a while (Eric and Steve Gadd joined Legends, a band assembled by Marcus Miller). Meanwhile, Chris starts playing with Joe Cocker again.
 
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Donald 'Duck' Dunn
Jerry Portnoy
Richie Hayward
Andy Fairweather-Low
Simon Clarke
Tim Sanders
Roddy Lorimer
Katie Kissoon
Maggie Ryder
Dave Bronze
Steve Gadd
Tessa Niles
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Eric Clapton
Andy Newmark
JOE COCKER BAND 

In October 1996, Joe Cocker plays again for German 'Ohne Filter' TV show, with this band:

This concert was later released on DVD.

And, after that, I guess Chris kept on playing with Joe Cocker, but again, I can't find info about the bands.
 

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Joe Cocker
Dean Parks
Greg Leisz
Hutch Hutchinson
Ken Stange
Stacy Campbell
Maxine Sharp
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Jim Keltner
ERIC CLAPTON (band) (again) 

 
In October 1997, Eric Clapton reforms his band for a new tour, and Chris is called again. This time without horn section, and keeping Joe Sample (keyboardist in Legends) with him:
Eric Clapton (guitar, vocals)
Andy Fairweather-Low (guitar)
Dave Bronze (bass)
Chris Stainton (keyboards)
Joe Sample (keyboards)
Steve Gadd (drums)
+
Katie Kissoon (backing vocals)
Tessa Niles (backing vocals)
Finally, in December 1997, Chris abandons Eric Clapton's band. A new album was released, Pilgrim, (without Kissoon and Niles), with collaborations by Nathan East (bass), Pino Palladino (bass), Greg Phillinganes (keyboards), Simon Climie (keyboards), Luis Jardim (percussion), Paul Brady (vocals), Chyna Gordon (vocals).

As this is the last time (for now!) that Chris has worked with Eric Clapton, I'll mention here a few compilations. I'm not too fond of compilations, but each one of these had unreleased tracks, so I had to buy them! :)

Clapton Chronicles: the best of Eric Clapton contains some tracks only appearing in soundtracks, plus 2 new songs. Chris is featured in just two tracks: 'My father's eyes' (from 1998) and  'She's waiting' (from 1985).

Blues is a 2CD containing one album recorded in studio, and one live disc. Although it's a compilation, it includes 5 previously unreleased tracks. Chris Stainton appears in 4 tracks: 'Floating bridge' and 'Blow wind blow' (both taken from the album Another ticket), plus 'Early in the morning' and 'Double trouble' (taken from the album Just one night).

I also need to check both Crossroads and Crossroads 2 boxsets, to check in which songs Chris is featured.
 

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Andy Fairweather-Low
Katie Kissoon
Dave Bronze
Steve Gadd
Joe Sample
Tessa Niles
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Eric Clapton
BILL WYMAN'S RHYTHM KINGS 

Chris and Bill Wyman had played together back in 1983, in the ARMS shows. In July 2002, Bill calls Chris to replace the mythical Georgie Fame, thus rejoining with old mate Albert Lee:

After a few concerts, Georgie Fame comes back to the band.

In October 2002, Chris Stainton plays in a special gig with the band:

 
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Beverly Skeete
Terry Taylor
Bill Wyman
Mike Sanchez
Frank Mead
Nick Payn
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Albert Lee
Graham Broad

CONCERT FOR GEORGE house band 

On November 29th, 2002, a very special concert was held as a tribute for the late George Harrison. Lots of great musicians rushed to play there in memory of their friend. This is the all-star list, with Eric Clapton as musical director, and with George's son, Dhani among them:

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Andy Fairweather-Low
Jeff Lynne
Dhani Harrison
Dave Bronze
Gary Brooker
Ray Cooper
Jim Capaldi
Joe Brown
Sam Brown
Jools Holland
Michael Kamen
Someday, these musicians will be fully covered here:
Eric Clapton
Albert Lee
Henry Spinetti
Jim Keltner

BILL WYMAN'S RHYTHM KINGS 

Last week, I was surprised when I saw an ad for a concert in my city, and Chris is now listed as a full-time member of the band:

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Beverly Skeete
Andy Fairweather-Low
Terry Taylor
Bill Wyman
Mike Sanchez
Frank Mead
Nick Payn
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Albert Lee
Graham Broad
QUESTIONS TO ASK: 

1. Was Dave Markee ever a member of Tundra?

2. I need more info about Chris Stainton lineups with Joe Cocker along the years

3. In a book I can read that, when Mike Harrison left Spooky Tooth, he joined Chris Stainton Band around summer 1975. Does anybody know about this project?


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