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Roger Maxwell Chapman (born 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.
Roger Chapman: A Melodic Journey Through Adversity and Artistry. Born Roger Maxwell Chapman on a spring Wednesday, April 8, 1942, in the historic city of Leicester, Leicestershire, England, his early life was marked by both challenges and creativity.
Family's rotating membership during their relatively short existence led to a diversity of sound on their various albums, with lead vocalist Roger Chapman the only member who stayed in the band throughout its existence. The group have been described as an "odd band loved by a small but rabid group of fans".
This site has been created to provide information for fans of one of the greatest British rock vocalists of all time. Roger Chapman.
Jan 23, 2022 · As a teenager Roger Chapman would take the mic “for a laugh” when the dance band at his local palais ran through some of the rock’n’roll hits of the day. He tried to emulate the likes of Little Richard, Eddie Cochran and Chuck Berry, but he never dreamt that he would become a singer, let alone one of the most original vocalists of his ...
Jun 27, 2022 · Former Family frontman Roger Chapman recounts his long career spent dodging sketchy situations to hobnob with Jimi, Elton and the Stones.
Since ’66, when the British singer-songwriter emerged as the voice of his generation with the seminal Family band, through every twist of his four-decade solo career, Chappo’s output has...
Roger Chapman, guitarist John ‘Charlie’ Whitney, drummer Rob Townsend, bassist and vocalist John Wetton and multi-instrumentalist John ‘Poli’ Palmer on vibes, keyboards and flute, Family’s...
Sep 27, 2023 · Some of Queen’s future members, especially drummer Roger Taylor, were big fans of the album while sharing West London student digs in ’68 and ’69, but Chapman claims Family have other famous fans.
Roger Maxwell Chapman, 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...
