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Chris Braide Biography
Music has always been a part of Chris Braide's life. Coming from a musical family, Chris was destined to become the phenomenal singer/songwriter he is today.

He began playing piano and guitar around age 7 and writing his own material soon after. With the help of his older brother, Tony, Chris became a self-taught musician and inspiring songwriter by his late teens.

It was on a suggestion of a friend that Chris began sending demo tapes of his material to some of his favorite well known artists. Before long, He began getting advice from some of England's hottest artist, such as Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford of the band Squeeze who took an interest in Chris' potential. So much so that they asked him to sing backing vocals on a few of their albums. (Some Fantastic Place and Ridiculous). So, with the approval of his parents, young Chris was on his way to London to begin the music career he had always dreamed of.

At the age of 17 his parents signed his first publishing deal with Zomba Music and signed with Polydor Records a year later. He released his debut single, "Funny Five Minutes" which was produced by Thomas Dolby of "She Blinded Me With Science" fame. Word of Chris' talents was getting out around London when he met Simply Red frontman, Mick Hucknall who had heard some of his work and wanted to produce his debut album. (continued)
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