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Chris Thompson(XI)

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  • Composer
  • Soundtrack
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Chris Thompson is one of rock's great "unsung" vocal talents. Although many rock fans may not immediately recognize the name, his vocals have made a permanent mark on the landscape of modern rock. He first shook the popular music scene as the thunderous voice on the fantastically huge single "Blinded By The Light" with Manfred Mann's Earth Band, still in constant radio rotation 20 years later. Well known in the recording scene for his high-energy vocal power, his talent is in constant demand by the likes of rock legends Jan Hammer, Elton John and Alan Parsons.

Chris has contributed songs and/or vocals to albums with such artists as: Jeff Wayne; Patrick Simmons; 'Hazel O'Connor (I)'; John Parr; Don Airey; Mike Oldfield; Jan Hammer; The Doobie Brothers; Tina Turner; Elton John; Roger Daltrey; Jefferson Starship; Brian May; Gary Moore; Barbara Dickson; Ozzy Osbourne; Michael J. McDonald; Robbie Nevil; Jane Wiedlin; Elkie Brooks; Rita Coolidge; Peter Maffay; Procol Harum; Bonnie Tyler; Isaac Hayes; Jennifer Rush and Ray Charles. Of particular note was the Number One hit around the world of "You're The Voice", recorded by John Farnham, later recorded by Chris with Alan Parsons.
BornMarch 9, 1948
BornMarch 9, 1948
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

    Known for

    Tideland (2005)
    Tideland
    6.3
    • Soundtrack("Wasting Time")
    • 2005
    Steve Coogan in Alan Partridge (2013)
    Alan Partridge
    6.9
    • Soundtrack("You're the Voice")
    • 2013
    Isla Fisher, Bill Hader, Danny McBride, Jorma Taccone, and Andy Samberg in Hot Rod (2007)
    Hot Rod
    6.7
    • Soundtrack("You're the Voice")
    • 2007
    All the Right Moves (1983)
    All the Right Moves
    6.0
    • Soundtrack("All The Right Moves")
    • 1983

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Richard Burton and Justin Hayward in Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of 'The War of the Worlds' (2006)
      Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of 'The War of the Worlds'
      8.8
      Video
      • The Voice of Humanity
      • 2006
    • Manfred Mann's Earth Band: Nothing Ever Happens
      Music Video
      • Chris Thompson
      • 1996
    • Sarah Brightman & Chris Thompson: How Can Heaven Love Me
      Music Video
      • Chris Thompson
      • 1996
    • Alan Parsons Feat. Chris Thompson: Turn It Up
      Music Video
      • Chris Thompson
      • 1993
    • Jan Hammer: Seeds of Life
      Music Video
      • Chris Thompson
      • 1993
    • Artists United for Nature: Yes We Can (1989)
      Artists United for Nature: Yes We Can
      5.4
      Music Video
      • Chris Thompson
      • 1989
    • Screaming Blue Messiahs: I Wanna Be A Flintstone (Second Version) (1988)
      Screaming Blue Messiahs: I Wanna Be A Flintstone (Second Version)
      Music Video
      • 1988
    • Screaming Blue Messiahs: I Wanna Be A Flintstone (First Version) (1988)
      Screaming Blue Messiahs: I Wanna Be A Flintstone (First Version)
      Music Video
      • 1988
    • Manfred Mann's Earth Band: Do Anything You Wanna Do
      Music Video
      • Chris Thompson
      • 1986
    • Vincent Price in The Monster Club (1981)
      The Monster Club
      5.9
      • Band Leader - Night (Segment "The Monster Club") (uncredited)
      • 1981
    • Manfred Mann's Earth Band: Lies (Through the 80's)
      Music Video
      • Chris Thompson
      • 1980
    • Manfred Mann's Earth Band: Don't Kill It Carol
      Music Video
      • Chris Thompson
      • 1979
    • Manfred Mann's Earth Band: You Angel You
      Music Video
      • Chris Thompson
      • 1979
    • Manfred Mann's Earth Band: Davy's on the Road Again
      Music Video
      • Chris Thompson
      • 1978
    • Manfred Mann's Earth Band: Mighty Quinn
      Music Video
      • Chris Thompson
      • 1978

    Composer



    • Lavrentis Mahairitsas: Rixe kokkino sti nyhta (1993)
      Lavrentis Mahairitsas: Rixe kokkino sti nyhta
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1993
    • Bonnie Tyler: Breakout (1990)
      Bonnie Tyler: Breakout
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1990
    • Artists United for Nature: Yes We Can (1989)
      Artists United for Nature: Yes We Can
      5.4
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1989
    • Peter Maffay: Tiefer
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1989
    • John Farnham in John Farnham: You're the Voice (1987)
      John Farnham: You're the Voice
      7.2
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1987

    Soundtrack



    • The Project (2009)
      The Project
      4.2
      TV Series
      • writer: "You're The Voice"
      • writer: "You're The Voice (Live)"
      • 2023–2024
    • Saturday Afternoon AFL (1957)
      Saturday Afternoon AFL
      7.1
      TV Series
      • writer: "You're The Voice" (uncredited)
      • 2022
    • Victim No More (2022)
      Victim No More
      6.5
      Short
      • performer: "Never Turn Away"
      • 2022
    • Evil Monkeys (2018)
      Evil Monkeys
      TV Special
      • writer: "You're the Voice" (uncredited)
      • 2018
    • Boy George, Kelly Rowland, Seal, and Delta Goodrem in The Voice (2012)
      The Voice
      5.2
      TV Series
      • writer: "You're the Voice"
      • 2013–2018
    • I'm a Celebrity... Extra Camp (2016)
      I'm a Celebrity... Extra Camp
      2.7
      TV Series
      • writer: "You're the Voice" (uncredited)
      • 2017
    • Gintberg på kanten (2011)
      Gintberg på kanten
      6.9
      TV Series
      • writer: "You're the Voice"
      • 2016
    • Peter Kay and Sian Gibson in Car Share (2015)
      Car Share
      8.3
      TV Series
      • writer: "You're the Voice"
      • 2015
    • Helena Bergström in Medicinen (2014)
      Medicinen
      5.7
      • writer: "You're the Voice"
      • 2014
    • Steve Coogan in Alan Partridge (2013)
      Alan Partridge
      6.9
      • writer: "You're the Voice"
      • 2013
    • The Voice UK (2012)
      The Voice UK
      5.6
      TV Series
      • writer: "You're the Voice" (uncredited)
      • 2012
    • Bert Newton and Catriona Rowntree in 20 to 1 (2005)
      20 to 1
      5.7
      TV Series
      • writer: "You're The Voice"
      • writer: "You're the Voice"
      • 2008–2010
    • Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City (2009)
      Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
      8.4
      Video Game
      • Soundtrack ("You're The Voice", uncredited)
      • 2009
    • Ron Perlman, Jimmy Smits, Katey Sagal, Drea de Matteo, Mark Boone Junior, Dayton Callie, Kim Coates, Rockmond Dunbar, Tommy Flanagan, Charlie Hunnam, Ryan Hurst, William Lucking, Michael Ornstein, Emilio Rivera, Theo Rossi, McNally Sagal, Winter Ave Zoli, Niko Nicotera, Maggie Siff, David Labrava, Chris Reed, Ryder Londo, and Rusty Coones in Sons of Anarchy (2008)
      Sons of Anarchy
      8.5
      TV Series
      • performer: "One Man Mission"
      • 2008
    • Sarah Brightman: Symphony in Vienna (2008)
      Sarah Brightman: Symphony in Vienna
      9.1
      TV Special
      • performer: "I Will Be With You (Where The Lost Ones Go)", "Phantom of the Opera"
      • 2008

    Personal details

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    • Born
      • March 9, 1948
    • Other works
      Recorded solo record "If You Remember Me".

    Did you know

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      He has performed in the S.A.S. ('Spike Edney's All Stars') Band.

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      77 years old
    • When was Chris Thompson born?
      March 9, 1948
    • What is Chris Thompson's birth name?
      Chris Hamlet Thompson
    • What is Chris Thompson known for?
      All the Right Moves, Tideland, Alan Partridge, and Hot Rod
    • How many awards has Chris Thompson won?
      2 awards

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