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Roger Chapman

voc, perc, *1942 GB, Leicester
Singer of Rock
A.k.a. Sonny Spider

Roger Chapman (born Roger Maxwell Chapman on 8 April 1942 in Leicester), also known as Chappo, is an English rock vocalist. He is best known as a member of the progressive rock band Family, which he joined along with Charlie Whitney, in 1966 and also the rock, R&B band Streetwalkers formed in 1974. His idiosyncratic brand of showmanship when performing and vocal vibrato led him to become a cult figure on the British rock scene. Chapman is claimed to have said that he was trying to sing like both Little Richard and his idol Ray Charles. Since the early 1980s he has spent much of his time in Germany and has made occasional appearances there and elsewhere.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Percussion
  • Harmonica
  • Tenor sax
  • Guitar
Genres
  • Rock
  • Blues
  • Pop
Plays With
Chapman-Whitney
Family
Man Doki Soulmates
Mike Batt And Friends
Streetwalkers
The Farinas
Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
The AlbumRoger Chapman2017Compil.
Live At Rockpalast Markthalle Hamburg 1979Roger Chapman & The Shortlist2014Album
Live At Grugahalle Essen 1981Roger Chapman & The Shortlist2014Album
Maybe The Last Time - Live 2011Roger Chapman & The Shortlist2011Album
Riff Burglar Live At Munster HallRoger Chapman And The Shortlist2009Album
Y Theatre Leicester Friday 21st December 2001Roger Chapman & The Shortlist2009Album
Hide Go SeekRoger Chapman2009Compil.
Chappo / Live In HamburgRoger Chapman2008Compil.
'Hell Of A Lullaby'Roger Chapman2007Album
Rollin & Tumblin'Roger Chapman And The Shortlist2007Album
One More Time For PeaceRoger Chapman2007Album
Chappo: The Loft Tapes Volume 4 - Live At Unca Po's, Hamburg 5.3.1982Roger Chapman & The Riffburglars2006Album
Chappo: The Loft Tapes Volume 2 - Rostock 1983Roger Chapman & The Shortlist2005Album
Chappo: The Loft Tapes Volume 1 - Manchester University 10.3.1979Roger Chapman & The Shortlist2005Album
Chappo: The Loft Tapes Volume 3 - London Dingwalls 15.4.1996Roger Chapman & The Shortlist2005Album
Chappo & Live In HamburgRoger Chapman2005Compil.
Roger Chapman At RockpalastRoger Chapman2004Album
Family & Friends with Steve Simpson, Ian Gibbons, Andy (Stewart) Hamilton, Gary Twigg, Heny SpinettiRoger Chapman2004Album
Roger Chapman's RiffburglarsRoger Chapman2003Compil.
Family & FriendsRoger Chapman2003Compil.
Family & Friends with Steve Simpson, Ian Gibbons, Andy (Stewart) Hamilton, Gary Twigg, Heny SpinettiRoger Chapman2003Album
Shadow On The WallRoger Chapman2002Compil.
In My Own TimeRoger Chapman2001Album
Live In Hamburg - The Complete ConcertRoger Chapman, The Shortlist2000Compil.
Moth To A FlameRoger Chapman2000Album
In My Own Time (Live)Roger Chapman And The Shortlist1999Album
Chappo On FireRoger Chapman1998Compil.
A Turn Unstoned?Roger Chapman And The Shortlist1998Album
DriveRoger Chapman And The Shortlist1998Single
Anthology 1979-1998Roger Chapman1998Compil.
Into The BrightRoger Chapman1996Single
Kiss My SoulRoger Chapman1996Album
Song Of Desire (People Want To Rock)Roger Chapman1996Single
Lucky ManRoger Chapman, Karl Ratzer1994Single
King Of The Shouters - The Best Of Roger Chapman 1979-1992Roger Chapman1994Compil.
Under No ObligationRoger Chapman1992Album
Kick It BackRoger Chapman1991Compil.
Hot Night In RhumbaRoger Chapman1990Single
Is There Anybody Out There?Roger Chapman1990Single
Hybrid And LowdownRoger Chapman1990Album
Holding OnRoger Chapman1990Single
Strong Songs (The Best Of Roger Chapman)Roger Chapman1990Compil.
Son Of Red MoonRoger Chapman1989Single
Walking The CatRoger Chapman1989Album
Black ForestRoger Chapman1988Single
Slap Bang In The MiddleRoger Chapman1988Single
Ball Of ConfusionRoger Chapman1987Single
The DrumRoger Chapman1987Single
Techno-PrisonersRoger Chapman1987Album
ZipperRoger Chapman1986Single
ZipperRoger Chapman1986Album
Live In BerlinRoger Chapman1985Album
Roger ChapmanRoger Chapman1985Compil.
Run Like The WindMike Batt Featuring Roger Chapman1984Single
The Shadow KnowsRoger Chapman1984Album
Leader Of MenRoger Chapman1984Single
How How HowRoger Chapman1984Single
Sitting Up PrettyRoger Chapman1984Single
Mango CrazyRoger Chapman1983Single
Mango CrazyRoger Chapman1983Album
Shadow On The WallMike Oldfield And Roger Chapman1983Single
He Was… She Was… You Was… We Was…Roger Chapman And The Shortlist1982Album
ToysRoger Chapman1982Single
Hyenas Only Laugh For FunRoger Chapman & The Shortlist1981Album
Hyenas Only Laugh For FunRoger Chapman & The Shortlist1981Single
Unknown SoldierRoger Chapman1981Single
Roger Chapman + Mitch RyderRoger Chapman & Mitch Ryder1981Album
Mail Order MagicRoger Chapman And The Shortlist1980Album
ImbecileMike Batt And Friends Featuring Roger Chapman1980Single
Mail Order MagicRoger Chapman1980Single
Speak For YourselfRoger Chapman1980Single
In Concert-204After The Fire / Roger Chapman & The Shortlist1979Album
Run Like The WindMike Batt And Friends Featuring Roger Chapman1979Single
Midnite ChildRoger Chapman1979Single
Let's Spend The Night TogetherRoger Chapman1979Single
Live In HamburgRoger Chapman And The Shortlist1979Album
ChappoRoger Chapman1979Album
Who Pulled The Nite DownRoger Chapman1979Single
Family In ConcertRoger Chapman And His Family1973Album
Best Of Family & FriendsFamily, Roger ChapmanCompil.
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