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Chas Chandler
English musician (1938–1996)
For the Hellblazer comic series character, see Chas Chandler (comics).
Musical artist
Bryan James "Chas" Chandler (18 December 1938 – 17 July 1996)[1] 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.
Early life
Bryan James Chandler was born in Heaton, Newcastle.[2] After leaving school, he worked as a turner in the Tyneside shipyards.
He became the bass player with The Alan Price Trio in 1962.[1]
Career
The Animals
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