b. Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA. Singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer Stamey first rose to prominence as a member of the Sneakers, a short-lived pop rock act which split up in 1976. Having become domiciled in New York, he was briefly associated with a unit fronted by erstwhile Box Tops member, Alex Chilton, who in turn produced Stamey's solo debut single, "The Summer Sun". The artist subsequently formed the dB's, who completed a series of excellent, melodic albums. However, despite critical approbation, the band was not a commercial success and Stamey left to resume his solo career during the 80s. A period involved with the Golden Palominos, an informal attraction loosely-based on available, like-minded musicians, punctuated his albums, but although unprolific, Stamey has continued to enjoy cult popularity. In 1991 he appeared live in London, accompanied by former dB's partner Peter Holsapple.

Listen to Chris Stamey at Finetune.

• The Summer Sun

• Cheap Trick
• The Ramones
• Alex Chilton
• Big Star
• Blondie
• The Go-Go's
• Any Trouble
• Badfinger
• Nick Lowe
• The Flamin' Groovies
• The Knack
• The Undertones
• Josie Cotton
• NRBQ
• Off Broadway
• Phil Seymour
• The Plimsouls
• The Raspberries
• The Romantics
• The Rubinoos