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Has over 10 studio albums, Worked with Boz Scaggs, Elton John, Amy Grant, Barry Manilow, Donna Summer, Nancy Wilson, Neil Diamond among many others, won multiple Grammy Awards for songwriting, singer, musician, arranger, producer. Formed the band Sons of Champlin in 1965 which still performs, was member of the group Chicago for 28 years, and is the CEO of CRS (Can’t Remember Shit). 

Bill tells us about:

·        How it all started at a young age

·        Sons of Champlin Name

·        Dropping out of college to pursue music

·        LA music scene in 1977

·        Studio session work, songs he worked on, and working with Michael McDonald

·        Working with REO Speedwagon

·        Stories behind his two Grammy songs he co-wrote

·        His days with the band Chicago

·        Does he have any regrets spending 28 years with Chicago?

·        George Hawkins Jr.

·        2021 Solo LP “Livin for Love

·        The musician he would like to work with

Links:

Bill Champlin Website: https://www.billchamplin.com/

2021 “Livin for Love” LP: https://www.billchamplin.com/shop            

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Extra 5

Being part of Scandinavian Tour with Leon Russell

Working with Burleigh Drummond and Ambrosia

His son, Will finishing 3rd in season 5 of “The Voice”

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