Ian Charles (Chaz)
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Career

UK born drummer of some repute having worked with a multitude of bands and artists including Warhead, Starfighters, Little Big Horn, Family Cat, DT'S(Stevie Marriots Band), Trevor Burton, E-Numbers, Vincent Flatts and many more to numerous to mention.

Multi-instrumentalist whose songwriting and production ability came to the fore working with Little Big Horn under the guidance of Malcolm Young
Malcolm Young
Malcolm Young is a Scottish-born Australian guitarist, best known as a founding member, rhythm guitarist, backing vocalist and songwriter for the Australian hard rock band AC/DC. Young was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003, along with the other members of AC/DC...

 and a publishing deal with J. Albert & Son followed when the band ended.

Mentored predominantly by George Young (and Harry Vanda
Harry Vanda
Harry Vanda , is a Dutch-born Australian popular music singer, guitarist, songwriter and record producer.-Career:...

) a full spectrum of songs and diverse styles emerged.

Chaz has since worked with a variety of artists as a songwriter and on a number of projects as a producer and has had involvement with many major and independent labels over the years.

In 2005 his catalogue went to EMI with the exception of Australasia.

Currently believed to be working on a new project with long time friend and fellow drummer Oscar Harrison
Oscar Harrison
Oscar Harrison is a musician who currently plays drums with Birmingham-based band Ocean Colour Scene, where he gained prominence. He also plays piano and bass guitar, and occasionally sings lead vocals.-Early days:...

(Ocean Colour Scene
Ocean Colour Scene
Ocean Colour Scene are an English Britpop band formed in Moseley, Birmingham in 1989. They have had five Top 10 albums and six Top 10 singles to date.-Early days :...

).

Links

  • http://www.musicmight.com/artist/uk/birmingham/little+big+horn
  • http://www.songlink.com/songlink-cd-1-1998a.html
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