Bill Champlin
Songwriter/Singer/Member of Chicago for 28 Years
Bill tells us about:
· How it all started at a young age
· Sons of Champlin Name
· Dropping out of college to pursue music
· LA music scene in 1977
· Studio session work, songs he worked on, and working with Michael McDonald
· Working with REO Speedwagon
· Stories behind his two Grammy songs he co-wrote
· His days with the band Chicago
· Does he have any regrets spending 28 years with Chicago?
· George Hawkins Jr.
· 2021 Solo LP “Livin for Love
· The musician he would like to work with
On the Extra 5:
Being part of Scandinavian Tour with Leon Russell
Working with Burleigh Drummond and Ambrosia
His son, Will finishing 3rd in season 5 of “The Voice”
Links:
Bill Champlin Website: https://www.billchamplin.com/
2021 “Livin for Love” LP: https://www.billchamplin.com/shop
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