Chris Bradford

Christopher Michael Bradford (born 4 May 1950) is a British musician and songwriter. He is best known for being the lead vocalist and songwriter in the British rock band The Heroes, and member of the singer songwriting trio, Bardot.

Early years Bradford and Mark Hankins formed the band Palomino in the early 1970s, playing the pub rock scene and university gigs supporting such acts as Osibisa and Vinegar Joe (with Elkie Brooks and Robert Palmer). The band also supported Neil Sedaka at the Albert Hall in 1972. This marked the first airing of Bradford's early songs. Hankins' next band, the country rock outfit Randy, recorded Bradford's song "Crazy Love" on their debut album Lady Luck.

Bardot 1977–1978 Bradford hooked up with Laurie Andrew (aka Laurie Forsey) and Ray McRiner to form Bardot in 1977. Each member a strong singer/songwriter, their sound, heavy on melody and complex harmonies was sometimes compared to Crosby, Stills & Nash.

The band were signed to RCA Records in 1977, and released three singles between 1977 and 1978, the debut "Witchfire" hitting number 14 in the Dutch charts. During 1977 Bardot supported Bonnie Tyler and her band in concert, and on 2 August performed "Eagle Road" and "Rockin in Rhythm" on The Elaine Simmons TV Show in Scotland. RCA released their album Rockin in Rhythm in 1978 – a collection of polished folk rock songs. Bradford also worked with Sweet's lead singer Brian Connolly on his solo work.

During 1983, Bradford, Scott and producer Mike Vernon wrote a collection of songs together, intended for release by other artists. Some of the music written that summer was used in the Italian film Il Lupo di Mare.

Covers Bradford has written songs for many diverse artists such as Kit Hain, Kiki Dee, Dr. Feelgood,

Studio work Bradford has provided backing vocals for many artists including Brian Connolly, Greg Lake, Dr. Feelgood, Graham Bonnet, Terry Sylvester of The Hollies, blues guitarist Ray Minhinnet, The Monroes, Breathe and Andy Scott.

Discography Solo Albums 2019 – Christopher Days 2020 – Beachcomber 2022 – Winterface

With Bardot and The Heroes Albums 1978 – Rockin in Rhythm – Bardot (Composer, Guitar, Vocals) 1980 – Border Raiders – The Heroes (Composer, Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Vocals)

Singles 1977 – "Witchfire" / "Hero's Reward" – Bardot 1978 – "Julie" / "Mountain Side" – Bardot (Netherlands) 1978 – "No-One Cries" / "All The Ladies" – Bardot

With other artists 1978 – No Bad Habits album by Graham Bonnet – Vocals (Background, with Bardot) 1980 – "Take Away the Music", single by Brian Connolly – Vocals (Background) 1981 – "Sunnuntaiaamu" ("Julie") song on the album Armi by Armi Aavikko – composer 1983 – School For Spies album by Kit Hain – Composer 1983 – "Famous Last Words" (on Manoeuvres album) by Greg Lake – Composer (with Andy Scott), Vocals (Background) 1983 – "Krugerrands" single by Andy Scott – composer, arranger 1984 – "Let her Dance" single by Andy Scott – Composer, Vocals 1987 – Classic album by Dr. Feelgood – Vocals (Background) 1987 – "Hands to Heaven" single (UK no 4, US No 2) by Breathe – Vocals (Background) 1987 – "In The Heat Of The Night" b/w "Invisible" single by Press The Flesh – composer 1989 – "Wonderland" by Lene Lovich – Composer 1990 – March album by Lene Lovich – Composer 1992 – "Natural" (song on album A) by Andy Scott's Sweet – composer, arranger