Chris Lloyds

Jazz/Swing/Blues Singer/Entertainer

The music and singers that have had the greatest influence on Chris are those from the great swing era, through to the 1950s and 60s. Special amongst these are Mel Torme, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Nat King Cole and Tony Bennett.
Chris comes from a musical family with a long list of accomplishments. His Welsh grandmother was a renowned pianist and singer who, during the 1930s and 40s, had her own radio show in India. His great grandfather, George Walter Lloyds, was a pianist and conductor and an associate of the Royal College of Music. He composed under the name of Paul de Loetz and performed for Queen Victoria in the Royal Albert Hall and on the Royal Yacht on numerous occasions. His great aunt played the violin in Sir Malcolm Sargents Orchestra and Chris's father, Guy, studied the piano in his formative years, as did his father, and loved classical music, particularly the compositions of Beethoven.
Chris was born in Melbourne, Australia, where he spent his early years as a Choirboy at Christ Church Grammar under Leonard Fullard MBE. His professional singing career began in the 1970s as lead singer of the bands Mintwood Green and Skintite. In the 80s Chris fronted the jazz/rock outfit Big Red who were signed to Mercury/Polygram and released the top 10 hit "The Traveller".
The late 80s saw Chris move to Los Angeles where he remained for 2 years writing and recording. On returning to Australia, Chris became one of the country's busiest session singers and signed with Mega/Sony records recording the stirring duet "Sometimes When We Touch" with Laurin James (Lori Balmer).
During this time Chris also recorded the Brisbane Bronco's Rugby League Team theme song "Born To Win" written and produced by Gary McDonald and Laurie Stone and performed it and the national anthem at Lang Park before a Broncos game.
Chris went on to achieve success in Asia with his first solo album "Caught in the Magic" released through Pony Canyon/Devine in 1995. His self-penned song "Forever" went top 5 in Malaysia.
Chris became a regular face on the TV show Ernie and Denise and also appeared on The Midday Show with Ray Martin, Good Morning Australia with Bert Newton & The Don Lane Show, whilst at the same time continuing a busy recording and touring schedule.
Career highlights include staring in "Neighbours" as Natalie Imbruglia's fiance, touring nationally with the successful "Long Way To The Top", Dr Hook, Birtles, Shorrock, Goble, and performing a simulcast jazz version of "I still call Australia Home" on Australia Day at Sydney's Darling Harbour for HRH Prince Charles and thousands of revellers.
In 2011 Chris teamed up with Art Phillips one time MD and guitarist for Barry Manilow, Demis Roussos and Ricky May to record and release the Lloyds and Phillips CD "So Good So Far" an album of standards and two original songs written by them. It is available at www.lloydsandphillips.com or iTunes.

Upcoming events for this artist 'Chris Lloyds'
	Sun, 19th Feb 2012 Chris Lloyds at the Sebel Chris Lloyds (Jazz/Swing/Blues Singer/Entertainer) 11:30AM Sebel Cairns