Although born in England, singer, songwriter and guitarist Chris Betts spent his childhood years in Canada and Newfoundland.
A versatile performer whose live appearances and recordings have been critically well received, Chris has also recorded and produced CDs for other artistes.
Although his distinctive Vocals and Rickenbacker !2 string have become trademarks, he often features Gibson guitars, electric Mandolin, Harmonica and even Flute as part of his on-stage armoury!
Chris has recorded many albums of original material including Mainstream Pop/Rock, Ballads, Blues, Instrumentals, Country, Contemporary Christian Music and what can only be described as New Psychedelia.
Chris Betts
Although born in England, singer, songwriter and guitarist Chris Betts spent his childhood years in Canada and Newfoundland. It's a long way from the Rocky Mountains to Deer Lake and those Radio stations exposed the young CB to all kinds of music.
When asked to name some of his influences in a BBC Radio Interview, he cited people as diverse as Roger McGuinn, Tim Buckley and Buddy Rich.
A versatile performer whose live appearances and recordings have been critically well received, Chris has also recorded and produced CDs for other artistes.
Although his distinctive Vocals and Rickenbacker !2 string have become trademarks, he often features Gibson guitars, electric Mandolin, Harmonica and even Flute as part of his on-stage armoury!
Chris has recorded many albums of original material including Mainstream Pop/Rock, Ballads, Blues, Instrumentals, Country, Contemporary Christian Music and what can only be described as New Psychedelia.
"This is a whole heap of talent here...His strength being a lyrical line in songwriting propelled by a dazzling guitar technique.... Unerring ability to craft tuneful songs of devotion that rise easily above others' more expensively recorded material....Recommended..."
TONY CUMMINGS -CROSSRHYTHMS MAGAZINE reviewing the albums 'Trademarks' and 'Wings LIke The Eagle'.
'Great Songs and excellently produced!" Encore Magazine
website www.chrisbettsmusic.com.