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Christopher James Harley, known by the stage name Chris Rainbow, was a Scottish pop rock singer and musician whose songs "Give Me What I Cry For" and "Solid State Brain" were often played by British radio DJs Kenny Everett and Tony Blackburn in the 1970s.

In addition to his solo career he was a vocalist and vocal arranger who sang with many rock, pop and progressive bands as well as solo artists. Latterly, he owned his own studio and worked as a respected producer.
Birth Name: Christopher James Harley
Also Known As: Christopher Rainbow
Name Origin:
He was born the son of James Harley and Pamela Clapham. He adopted the stage name "Rainbow" to avoid confusion with Steve Harley, saying:

Steve Harley was at his peak and I didn't want any confusion. The name Rainbow was found one evening as me and some friends were watching TV and the reporter's name flashed on the screen as 'Christopher Rainbow', so that was that.
Born: November 18th, 1946 in Glasgow, Scotland
Died: February 22nd, 2015 (at age of 68) in Isle of Skye, Scotland
Genre(s): Pop rock, progressive rock
Occupation(s): Singer, record producer, songwriter
Active From: 1971-2015
Quotes:
"Do what you want
But save the last dance for me"
-Chris Rainbow
from Be Like a Woman (1979)
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