Chris Spedding (born 17 June 1944 in Staveley, Derbyshire, as Peter Robinso… Read Full Bio ↴Chris Spedding (born 17 June 1944 in Staveley, Derbyshire, as Peter Robinson and renamed Christopher John Spedding by his adoptive parents) is an English rock and roll and jazz guitarist, best known for his session work. Amongst the bands with which he has played are Pete Brown & His Battered Ornaments, the pioneering British jazz-rock band Nucleus, and British rock band Sharks. In 1975 Spedding had a Top 20 solo hit in the UK with "Motorbikin'". As a session musician he played on Harry Nilsson's breakthrough album, Nilsson Schmilsson, recorded in London. As a producer, he produced the Sex Pistols' first demos, recorded on 15 May 1976. He continues to tour and record, in 2011 in a five-piece band called King Mob.

Spedding was raised by adoptive parents in Sheffield before moving to Birmingham. During the late 1960s and early 1970s he became known as a guitar player on sessions for Alan Price, Jack Bruce, Pete Brown's Battered Ornaments and others. During this time he was also playing jazz with Nucleus and recorded and toured with Mike Gibbs. He was a session player on Harry Nilsson's breakthrough album, Nilsson Schmilsson, recorded in London.

During 1972-74 Spedding played a central role in Sharks, initially with ex-Free bassist Andy Fraser. They recorded two albums and toured with Roxy Music. After that, he toured and recorded with John Cale. He also played with Roy Harper's occasional backing band Trigger, notably on 1975's HQ album.

In 1975 Spedding had a Top Twenty solo hit in the UK with "Motor Bikin'", but subsequently became better known as a session guitarist, appearing and recording with Bryan Ferry, Roxy Music, Elton John, Brian Eno, Jack Bruce, Nick Mason and Katie Melua, amongst others. During the mid 1970s, he even took part in the Wombles' UK tour in full furry costume, whilst wielding his trademark Gibson Flying V.

Spedding recorded a version of the American singer-songwriter Garland Jeffreys' song, "Wild In The Streets", on his own Hurt album. The song has since been covered by the Circle Jerks and is featured on Tony Hawk's American Wasteland.

He also was the producer of the Sex Pistols first demos, which were recorded on 15 May 1976. The three tracks recorded were "Problems", "No Feelings" and "Pretty Vacant".

He made an appearance in Paul McCartney's Give My Regards to Broad Street in 1984, playing guitar in a session with McCartney and his wife, Linda. In 1995, he played on Willy DeVille's Big Easy Fantasy, and later that year, on his album Loup Garou.

Spedding was producer of the first two albums by Canadian rockabilly band "The Razorbacks" entitled "Go to Town"(1988) and "Live a Little"(1989).

Spedding has had a long association with rockabilly legend Robert Gordon recording the classic albumn 'Live at the Lonestar' in 1989. Their cover of Springsteen's 'Fire' is reported to be the Boss' favorite version.

In 2011 Spedding and Steve Parsons (aka "Snips", former vocalist with Sharks) are back together with Martin Chambers (Pretenders) on drums, Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols) on bass, and a new mysterious guitarist named Sixteen, making a five-piece band called King Mob.

Rock & Roll Band
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Ain't Superstitious Well, well, well Well, well, well I got a crow's foot …
Bedsit Girl She gets up every morning Gets pushed around on the undergr…
Cajun Moon Cajun moon, where does your power lie As you move…
Go To The Mardi Gras While you stroll in New Orleans, you got to go…

Guitar Jamboree See the men that made music history at the Guitar…
Hurt By Love Alright Twist my arm behind my back Burn me with a light…
I Wouldn't Treat A Dog When I was up, you'd always come around When I need…
Jump In My Car Jump in my car, I want to take you home Mmm,…
Lonely Avenue Now my room has got two windows But the sunshine never…
Love Treat me like a fool Treat me mean and cruel But love…
MARY LOU I'm gonna tell you a story 'Bout ol' Mary Lou…
Mother Earth You may high-hat me all the time You may never look…
Motor Bikin Motorbikin', motorbikin', motorbikin', motorcycling Movin' …
Motor Biking Motorbikin' Motorbikin' Motorbikin' Motorcycling Movin…
Motorbikin Motorbikin', motorbikin', motorbikin', motorcycling Movin' o…
New Girl In The Neighbourhood There's a new girl in the neighbourhood She's dressed so fi…
Ninjababypowpow Absolut abgedrifftet, sie hat mich vergiftet Bin in ihr vers…
No Expectations Take me to the station and put me on a…
One Step Ahead Of The Blues I ain't high on cocaine, I don't need the pain It's…
Remember Oh, remember the mocking bird, my baby bun He used to…
Riverboat Time dies tryin' to fly by Got a grain of love…
Road Runner Yeah, baby, come one baby, Oh, oh... I'm a roadrunner baby,…
Roadrunner Yeah, baby, come one baby, Oh, oh… I'm a roadrunner baby,…
School Days Well, I remember my first date Good golly, Miss Molly, my…
SHAKIN' ALL OVER When you move in right up close to me That's when…
Silver Bullet Bustin' out but it don't seem right Searchin' where there a…
Sweet Disposition Sweet disposition (sweet disposition, ooh) The things that y…
Video Life I'm going to send myself an invitation Say hello to the…
Wild In The Street Wild in the street Wild in the street Wild in the street …
Wild Wild Women Wild women showed me The cheats that women told me You kno…
Woman Trouble Well, I went to see my local G.P. Just to find…

Young Man Blues Well, a young man ain't got nothing in the world…

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