Chris Stainton

Christopher Robert Stainton (born 22 March 1944) is an English session musician, keyboard player, bassist and songwriter, who first gained recognition with Joe Cocker in the late 1960s. In addition to his collaboration with Cocker, Stainton is best known for his work with Eric Clapton, The Who, Andy Fairweather Low and Bryan Ferry.

Chris Stainton
Stainton in 2009
Background information
Birth nameChristopher Robert Stainton
Born (1944-03-22) 22 March 1944
Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
GenresRock
Occupation(s)
  • Session musician
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Piano
  • keyboards
  • bass
Years active1959–present
Formerly of
  • The Grease Band
  • Spooky Tooth
  • Boxer
  • The Who
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