Chris Thomas

Chris Thomas was among the most acclaimed and versatile producers of the rock era, weathering any number of changes in musical attitudes and tastes to remain at the forefront of contemporary pop for decades. Born in Britain's Middlesex area on January 13, 1947, his introduction to the music industry was as a member of the obscure Second Chance; after the band's dissolution, Thomas signed on with George Martin's AIR production group, an affiliation which led to his keyboard work on a handful of tracks on the Beatles' legendary White Album. From there he moved on to his first solo production chores, helming the Climax Blues Band's 1969 eponymous debut LP; Thomas also worked on the group's next three albums, followed by an extended collaboration with Procol Harum which expanded greatly upon his growing reputation.



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