Chris Bell & 100% Blues

Born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Massachusetts, Chris credits both his parents for introducing him to blues, jazz, rhythm & blues and gospel music. At the early age of nine, he picked up his first guitar and discovered his passion. During the 1980’s, while majoring in art and music at the University of Massachusetts, Chris participated in jazz workshops with Archie Shepp, attended a summer session at Berklee School of Music and studied under guitar great Tony MacAlpine. In 1990, Chris relocated to Los Angeles to further develop his musical career. Having always been influenced by some of the great blues artists both past and present, Chris went back to his roots and in 2000, formed Chris Bell & 100% Blues. Collectively, Chris has released a total of four CD’s: “Blues 2001” (2000), “Hell Is Too Hot For Me” (2002), ”Year Of The Blues – Live” (2003), “Real Bluesman” (2005) and a live concert DVD “Stage on Fire” (2006). Continuing to tour each year throughout the Western United States with regular trips to the East Coast and Midwest, Chris is establishing himself as one of the premier up and coming blues artists of this generation and has only begun to scratch the surface of what promises to be a long and prosperous career...

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