Chas Chandler
- January 9, 2024
- Bassist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Chas Chandler |
| Occupation | Bassist |
| Date Of Birth | Dec 18, 1938(1938-12-18) |
| Age | 86 |
| Date Of Death | 1996-07-17 |
| Birthplace | South Heaton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Chas Chandler Biography
| Name | Chas Chandler |
| Birthday | Dec 18 |
| Birth Year | 1938 |
| Place Of Birth | South Heaton |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Spouse | Madeleine Stringer |
| Children(s) | Steffan Chandler, Elizabeth Chandler, Alex Chandler, Katherine Chandler |
Chas Chandler is one of the most popular and richest Bassist who was born on December 18, 1938 in South Heaton, England, United Kingdom. English bassist, best recognized as the original member of the 1960’s rock group The Animals. After the band disbanded around 1966, the bassist was the manager for acts such as English bassist best known as an original member of the 60’s rock band The Animals. After leaving the group in 1966, he became the manager of acts like Jimi Hendrix and Slade. as well as Slade.
He was a guitarist with He played with guitarist Hilton Valentine in The Animals from 1962 to 1966. in The Animals from 1962 to 1966.
He married Miss United Kingdom Madeleine Stringer in 1977. He had four children: Steffan, Alex, Elizabeth and Katherine.
Chas Chandler Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Bassist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Chas Chandler is one of the richest Bassist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chas Chandler 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was employed in the Tyneside shipyards, and later became part of the He worked in the Tyneside shipyards and became a member of the Alan Price Trio, which later became The Animals, in 1962. Trio which later changed into The Animals, in 1962.
He helped finance for the production of The He financed the recording of The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s first single, ‘Hey Joe.’ Experience’s debut single entitled ‘Hey Joe.’
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 4 in |
Chas Chandler height 6 ft 4 in Chas weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Chas Chandler Dating?
According to our records, Chas Chandler married to Madeleine Stringer. As of December 1, 2023, Chas Chandler’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Chas Ranked on the list of most popular Bassist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Chas Chandler celebrates birthday on December 18 of every year.
Top Facts about Chas Chandler
- Chas Chandler was a bassist for The Animals.
- He discovered and managed Jimi Hendrix.
- Chandler co-wrote “The Wind Cries Mary” with Hendrix.
- He produced albums for Slade, Nazareth, and others.
- Chandler was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
- He died of an aortic aneurysm at age 57.
- Chandler’s influence on rock music is widely recognized.
- He played a key role in shaping Hendrix’s career.
- Chandler also worked as a talent scout and promoter.
- His legacy continues to inspire musicians today.
Why did Chas Chandler leave Jimi Hendrix?
“ Chas felt that he, Jimi, was playing for the audience, as opposed to for the production. I think Jimi loved all that attention, and Chas thought it was a distraction. Then they split.” Hendrix was starting to settle into the studio, turning his musical visions into reality.
Why did Chas Chandler leave The Animals?
The Animals In 1966, despite commercial success, Chandler became disillusioned with the lack of money , recalling that, “We toured non-stop for three years, doing 300 gigs a year and we hardly got a penny.”
When did Chas Chandler leave The Animals?
Chandler also provided backing vocals for The Animals, and would intermittently write songs with Burdon. However, in 1966 , after three years of touring, Chandler quit the band. He claimed that there was a lack of money for such a great personal expense, and was disillusioned.
Is Chas Chandler still alive?
July 17, 1996
Who was Jimi Hendrix with when he died?
Although the details of his final hours and death are disputed, Hendrix spent much of his last day alive with Monika Dannemann. In the morning hours of September 18, Dannemann found Hendrix unresponsive in her apartment at the Samarkand Hotel, 22 Lansdowne Crescent, Notting Hill.