"Sons of Champlin - The Ariola Years" is now available. This is a 2 CD compilation of three albums, "A Circle Filled With Love", "Loving Is Why", and "The Sons of Champlin", re-mastered from the original tapes and available for the first time ever on CD.
This photo, as well as the current default profile photo, is courtesy of Curtis Russell. Larger versions are posted on the photos pages, along with other photos from the Sons of Champlin Concert at the Big Fox Theater in Redwood City, CA on September 14th, 2007.
This photo is courtesy of Bobby Gladd. Larger versions are posted on the photos pages, along with other photos from the Sons of Champlin Concert
at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas, NV on September 18th and 19th, 2007.
Bill Champlin is best known for being a member of the legendary band, Chicago, which he joined in 1981. However, his career encompasses a whole lot more.
Bill's first band, The Opposite Six, was formed in 1961, while he was still
in high school. Later, The Sons of Champlin formed in 1965 as a 5 piece band, and later expanded to 7 members. The Sons recorded 7 commercially released albums between 1968 and 1977 and gained a devoted fan base. However, they never quite made it on the national scene, and disbanded in 1977.
At this point, Bill moved to L.A. to begin his solo career and also to write and record on many other artist's albums. Bill received 2 grammy awards for
his song writing and has released 7 solo albums. He has recording credits on
numerous albums by various artists that cover a 30 year period, in addition
to recording and touring with Chicago.
In 1997, the Sons of Champlin reformed and are performing again, whenever
Chicago's schedule permits. Over the past few years, the Sons have also
released 2 live albums and a DVD, as well as their first new studio album in
almost 30 years, "Hip Li'l Dreams".
For a complete biography, discography, music, videos, photos, forum, and a whole lot more, please
visit The Official Bill Champlin Web
Site .
For more videos, please click on the "Video" link below Bill's default profile photo.
From the video's page, you can click on the "Add to Profile" link, located below the video to have it play on your profile, without having to embed any coding. Enjoy!
Hi Bill, Great new tunes - they have that Sons vibe! Take it from a fan and Bay Area musician who's style was hugely influenced by you since the late 60's.
Attention Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago fans. Tomorrow is your last chance to bid for a chance to win two premium tickets to either the PNC Bank Arts Center on August 28th or the Nokia at Jones Beach Theater on August 30th! The auction closes tomorrow at NOON EST on ticketmaster.com
Hi Bill !!!! Thanks for accepting my Friend Request !!! U really Rock out with Chicago !! I bought like 2 Chicago CDs years ago, " Chicago II " and " Wish You Were Here ", ur music is timeless and beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!! Check out my new Reality Show on You Tube called, " Cici's Reality " !!
Want the chance to meet Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire? The bands have given World Hunger Year permission to auction off two tickets in the orchestra at both New York area shows. Bid now at ticketmaster.com for either the August 28th show at the PNC Bank Arts Center or for the August 30th show at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater. The auction ends Friday, July 10th, 2009 at noon EST! Don't miss out!
How are you?<br />
I was able to take the ticket of your Japan performances.(o・v・o)<br />
I go on September 19. <br />
However, my this seat is the fourth row from the back.(._.)_<br />
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But I am looking forward very much.(^O^)/
It is an honor to meet you here in Space. Chicago has been one of my favorite groups for over 40 years. Looking forward to hearing you play in Seattle with Earth Wind and Fire, this event will be mind and body alterating. Have seen Chicago many times and EWF also, but not together.