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The Sons of Champlin is an American rock band, formed in the late 1960s and hailing from the San Francisco-Bay area.
They are fronted by vocalist/keyboardist/guitarist Bill Champlin, who was also a member of the rock band Chicago.

Years active
1965–1970
1971–1977
1985
1997–Present

Members
Carmen Grillo (2005–)
Geoffrey Palmer (1967–)
David Schallock (1971–)
Bill Champlin (1965–)

Past members
James Preston (1971-2015)
Tim Cain (1965–1970)
Terry Haggerty (1965–1977, 1997–2001)
John Prosser (1965–1967)
Jim Meyers (1965–1967)
Jim Beem (1967–1970)
Al Strong (1967–1970)
Bill Bowen (1967–1970)
Bill Vitt (1971–1972)
Mark Isham (1972-1974)
Tal Morris (2001–2005)
Mic Gillette (1998–2006)

ALBUMS


The Sons Of Champlin
Welcome To The Dance / The Sons Of Champlin / A Circle Filled With Love / Loving Is Why
2015, 2xCD, Album, Comp, RM, Sli, BGO Records, ,
Soul/Classic Rock
The Sons Of Champlin
Loosen Up Naturally / The Sons / Follow Your Heart
2013, 2xCD, Album, Comp, RM, BGO Records
The Sons Of Champlin
The Ariola Years
2007, 2xCD, Album, Comp, Acadia
Sons Of Champlin*
Hip Li'l Dreams
2005
The Sons Of Champlin
Secret
2004
The Sons Of Champlin
Fat City
1999, ,
Psychedelic Rock/Pop Rock
The Sons Of Champlin
Live
1998
The Sons Of Champlin
The Best Of The Sons Of Champlin
1993, ,
Classic Rock/Psychedelic Rock
The Sons Of Champlin
Marin County Sunshine, 1968-1971
1988, LP, Comp, Decal
The Sons Of Champlin
Loving Is Why / Doin' It For You
1977, 7", Single, Promo, Ariola America
The Sons Of Champlin
Loving Is Why
1977,
The Sons Of Champlin
Saved By The Grace Of Your Love
1977
The Sons Of Champlin
Reina De La Lluvia = Queen Of The Rain
1976, 7", Single, Ariola America,
The Sons Of Champlin
Imagination's Sake
1976,
The Sons Of Champlin
Here Is Where Your Love Belongs
1976
The Sons Of Champlin
Here Is Where Your Love Belongs
1976
The Sons Of Champlin
A Circle Filled With Love
1976
The Sons Of Champlin
Hold On
1976
The Sons Of Champlin
Lookout
1975
The Sons Of Champlin
The Sons Of Champlin
1975
The Sons Of Champlin
Welcome To The Dance
1973,
Sons Of Champlin*
Welcome To The Dance
1973
The Sons Of Champlin
Minus Seeds & Stems
1972, ,
Jazz-Rock/Psychedelic Rock
The Sons*
Follow Your Heart
1971, ,
Jazz-Rock
The Sons Of Champlin
Jesus Is Coming
1969, 7", Promo, Capitol Records, Capitol Records, ,
Psychedelic Rock
The Sons*
The Sons
1969
The Sons (Of Champlin)*
It's Time / Why Do People Run From The Rain
1969
The Sons Of Champlin
Freedom
1969
The Sons Of Champlin
Loosen Up Naturally
1969, ,
Psychedelic Rock/Jazz-Rock/Blues Rock
The Sons*
You Can Fly
1969
The Sons Of Champlin
Black And Blue Rainbow
1968, ,
Psychedelic Rock
The Mystery Trend, Blackburn & Snow, The Sons Of Champlin, Malachi (8), The Don Scaletta Trio
A Sample Of Things To Come From Trident Productions In 1967
1967, 7", Promo, Not On Label
Sons Of Champlin*
Sing Me A Rainbow / Fat City
1966
The Sons Of Champlin
Live San Rafael, CA 1975
2015, CD, Unofficial, Echoes (3)

APPEARANCES +


Bill Champlin
No Place Left To Fall
2008
Various
Blue Break Beats Volume Four
1998, ,
Acid Jazz/Downtempo/Jazzdance
Michael d'Abo*
Broken Rainbows
1974
Juan De La Cruz Band
Up In Arms
1971
Various
The New Spirit Of Capitol
1970
Various
Time To Get It Together
LP, Comp, Ltd, Creative Products, ,
Country Rock/Psychedelic Rock
The Spartans
Tired Of Waiting / Why Do People Run From The Rain
,
Garage Rock
Various
A Night At The family Dog / Go Ride The Music / West Pole
2023, 2xDVD, NTSC, Mercury Studios (5), ,
Psychedelic Rock
Various
Horn Rock & Funky Guitar Grooves 1968-1974
2019,
Various
AOR Age Presents Gems And Rarities
2018, 2xCD, Comp, Mono, BLU, Sony Records Int'l, ,
Soft Rock/Pop Rock/Ballad/Contemporary R&B/City Pop/AOR/Vocal
Various
Looking Stateside: 80 US R&B, Mod, Soul & Garage Nuggets
2016, 3xCD, Comp, RPM Records (2), ,
Mod/Beat/Rhythm & Blues/Garage Rock
Various
Sing Me A Rainbow - A Trident Anthology 1965-1967
2008, 2xCD, Comp, Big Beat Records, ,
Folk Rock/Garage Rock
Various
Go Ride The Music & West Pole
2008, ,
Psychedelic Rock
Various
Love Is The Song We Sing (San Francisco Nuggets 1965-1970)
2007, ,
Garage Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Folk Rock
Various
Burnside Distribution Corporation 2004
2004, 3xCD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Burnside Distribution,
Various
Eight Miles High
2003, CD, Comp, Uncut (2), ,
Country Rock/Classic Rock/Psychedelic Rock
Various
Feel The Buzz - No Pain
1998, CD, Comp, Simitar, Warner Special Products
Kon & Amir
On Track Volume 2
1998, ,
Cut-up/DJ
Kon & Amir
On Track Volume 1
1997, ,
Cut-up/DJ
Various
Horn Rock Bands
1996, CD, Comp, K-Tel, Sony Music Special Products, ,
Jazz-Rock/Classic Rock/Jazz-Funk/Pop Rock/AOR
Various
San Francisco Nights
1991, ,
Psychedelic Rock/Folk Rock
Various
Single High Light = ポピュラー・シングル・ハイライト
1977, LP, Comp, Promo, Victor
Various
Discoteque
1977, LP, Comp, Ariola America
Various
Discocota
1976, LP, Comp, RCA Victor, ,
Disco
Various
Play:Back
1973, 7", Promo, Styrene, Columbia, Epic
Various
Fillmore - The Last Days
1971, ,
Blues Rock/Country Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Jazz-Rock/Rhythm & Blues/Rock & Roll/Afro-Cuban/Acid Rock/Hard Rock/Folk Rock
Various
Listen In Good Health: Songs Of Celebration And Decay
1970, LP, Comp, Promo, Capitol Records, Capitol Records, ,
Pop Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Jazz-Rock
Various
The Golden Sounds Of Rock
1970
The Sons Of Champlin, New Riders Of The Purple Sage, The Grateful Dead
Winterland New Year's Eve 1972
2017, 7xCD, Album, Unofficial, Box, Shady Grove
Various
Beer, Bongs & Breakbeats: Classic Rock 1970-1977
2007, CDr, Comp, Promo, Unofficial, Not On Label, ,
Classic Rock/Hard Rock
Various
Welcome To The Fillmore (East / West) Volume 2
1994, CD, Album, Unofficial, The Easy Rider Years Live
Various
I Got The Blues
1994, CD, Comp, Unofficial, Fabbri Editori
KC & The Sunshine Band / Tavares / War / The Sons Of Champlin
(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
7", Comp, Unofficial, 4 Track Stereo Records, 4 Track Stereo Records,