Chas Chandler
Chas Chandler | |
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Chandler in 1965 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Bryan James Chandler |
| Also known as | Chas Chandler |
| Born | 18 December 1938 Heaton, Newcastle, England |
| Died | 17 July 1996 (aged 57) Newcastle, England |
| Genres | Rock, R&B, psychedelic rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer, A&R representative |
| Instrument(s) | Bass, vocals |
| Years active | 1957–1996 |
| Formerly of | The Animals |
Bryan James "Chas" Chandler (18 December 1938 – 17 July 1996) was an English musician, record producer and manager, best known as the original bassist in The Animals, for which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. He also managed the band Slade, and Jimi Hendrix, about whom he was regularly interviewed until his death in 1996.