Chris Charlesworth

Chris Charlesworth is a British-based music journalist and author; and, between 1983 and 2016, managing editor of Omnibus Press. He is particularly noted for his work about, and with, The Who, for whom he has worked as an executive producer. Charlesworth also worked as David Bowie's publicist at RCA Records from 1979 to 1981.

Having started his career as a journalist on the Craven Herald & Pioneer in his home town of Skipton, Charlesworth began writing about music for the Bradford Telegraph. Charlesworth wrote for Melody Maker from 1970 to 1977, being variously its News Editor and US Editor from 1973 based in New York City.

Notable interviews for Melody Maker include; John Lennon, Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Rod Stewart & The Faces, The Byrds, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, The Beach Boys, Eric Clapton, CSN&Y, The Band, Black Sabbath, Slade, Paul Simon, Alice Cooper, Traffic, Free, Santana, The Eagles, Deep Purple, Yes, Frank Zappa, Iggy Pop, The Bee Gees and Steely Dan.

Charlesworth has contributed to numerous other magazines in the US and UK and written books on many rock artists.

In 1995, at Pete Townshend's request, Charlesworth compiled and co-produced The Who's 4-CD boxed set 30 Years of Maximum R&B, released by Polydor Records internationally and by MCA Records in the US, and was subsequently involved in the upgrade of The Who's back catalogue for remastered CDs.

Chris Charlesworth is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 7 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes BP Fallon: Rock'n'Roll Wizard (2025), Classic Albums (1997), Slade: It's Slade (1999), Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head (2002), The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006), The 10 Faces of Michael Jackson (2015), Classic Albums: The Who Sell Out (2021).

The recorded credits span 1997 to 2025, including 6 movies and 1 TV show. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.