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Richard Chapman is a British guitarist, composer, and author. He was born on 9 May 1956 in England, United Kingdom. He is best known for his work with the band 10cc, which he co-founded in 1972. He has also released several solo albums and written several books on guitar playing. Chapman began playing guitar at the age of 12 and was soon playing in local bands. He attended the Royal College of Music in London and studied classical guitar. He then joined 10cc in 1972 and was a major contributor to the band's success. He wrote and co-wrote many of the band's hits, including "I'm Not in Love" and "The Things We Do for Love". Chapman left 10cc in 1983 and went on to pursue a solo career. He released several solo albums, including "Guitar Pieces" (1985), "Guitar Pieces II" (1987), and "Guitar Pieces III" (1989). He also wrote several books on guitar playing, including "The Guitar Player's Guide to Chords and Scales" (1985) and "The Guitar Player's Guide to Improvisation" (1987). Chapman has been married twice and has two children. He currently lives in London. His net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.
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| Occupation | Musician, author |
| Age | 67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Born | 9 May, 1956 |
| Birthday | 9 May |
| Birthplace | England, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
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Richard Chapman Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Richard Chapman Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Richard Chapman worth at the age of 67 years old? Richard Chapman’s income source is mostly from being a successful Composer. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Richard Chapman's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Composer |
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Timeline
In 2000 Richard Chapman returned to full-time playing and composing. He designed a new type of nylon string guitar in collaboration with classical guitar maker David Whiteman in 2004. In 2007 he returned to performing, leading his own group featuring harp, double bass and percussion. In 2008 he founded the label British World Music and in 2010 released Lost Places, a CD featuring his own compositions.
From 1991 until 2000 he was a part-time consultant to the auction house Christie's, advising on the Charlie Parker sale (1994) and writing the catalogue for the Eric Clapton guitar sale (1999). In 2004 he was invited by Paul McCartney to compile an archive of his instruments and their musical history.
He returned to live in London in 1988 and in 1991 was approached by the publishers Dorling Kindersley to write a book on guitar playing. The Complete Guitarist (1993) went on to sell over a million copies worldwide. He also wrote Guitar: Music History Players (2000) The New Complete Guitarist (2003) and Guitar (Eyewitness Companions) (2005).
He grew up with a diverse range of influences including jazz, classical and rock music and started playing on both acoustic and electric guitars at the age of 11. He moved to London when he was 18 and performed mainly on the jazz and improvised music scene with leading figures including John Stevens. During this time he became increasingly interested in 20th century classical composition, English folk music and Arabic music. He took up private teaching, specialising in harmony, improvisation and technique for intermediate and advanced players. After moving to Oxfordshire in 1984 he explored new approaches to traditional English folk material with concertina player Dave Townsend.
Richard Chapman (born 9 May 1956 in Pembury, Kent, England) is a British guitarist, composer and author. He is a self-taught musician who has developed a personal style which is inspired by a lifelong interest in landscapes and Celtic mythology and English folklore.
