Jeff christie biography

English rock band

Christie are an English soft rock band that formed at the end of the 1960s. They are best remembered for their UK chart-toppinghit single "Yellow River", released in 1970, which hit number one in 26 countries that year.^[2]

Career

In addition to Jeff Christie (born Jeffrey Christie, 12 July 1946, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, Yorkshire, England) their vocalist, bassist and songwriter; they initially included guitarist Vic Elmes and drummer Mike Blakley (born Michael Blakley, 12 January 1947, Bromley, Kent, England, brother of Alan Blakley).

Jeff Christie had previously worked with several bands, including The Outer Limits, who released "Just One More Chance" / "Help Me Please" (1967) and "Great Train Robbery" / "Sweet Freedom" (1968).^[5]

In 1970, Jeff Christie offered his composition "Yellow River" to The Tremeloes.

They recorded it to release as a single but changed their minds as they were going more progressive as t