Chris Stocks & The Guardians

Chris is a Leeds based singer songwriter who offers fantastic versions of some of the best popular music from the last 60 years. He grew up during the brit pop era listening to artists such as Oasis and Blur. Chris, a south-paw, first picked up a right handed guitar and began to learn upside down. Encouraged through his fathers love for music, he was introduced from a very early age to artists such as The Beatles, The Kinks, Rolling Stones and many more.

His interest in music continued throughout his education forming school bands, it was during this time that he began writing his own material.

By the age of 28 Chris had been part of the music scene with many different bands having had the most success with The Good Die Young.

The Good Die Young were formed in 2004 with Chris on lead vocals, guitar and piano. The band gained media interest within their first year and backed by management they toured extensively supporting many established acts. After releasing their EP, they played their last gig together at Bingley Festival and the band went their separate ways.

Chris continued to perform as a solo artist and released his first solo album, ‘99c Dreams’ in May 2010.