Chris Burke-Gaffney
Encyclopedia
Chris Burke-Gaffney is an Canadian songwriter, producer, and artist manager. Burke-Gaffney also oversees the day-to-day operation of CBG Artist Development and Vatikan Records.
). He signed his first record deal as a teenager and toured the country with acts like Triumph
, Guns N' Roses
, and AC/DC
. In his twenties, he wrote his first top-ten single, "Miracle", for Orphan. The song continues to receive heavy airplay on Canadian classic rock radio.
In 1996 he formed CBG Artist Development to manage and develop singer/songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk
. He co-wrote and produced the demos that turned into her Juno Award-winning and triple-platinum Under These Rocks and Stones
. He also acted as her manager. http://www.thepumps.ca/chris.html
In 1998, he signed soul/pop duo McMaster & James
. Together they wrote and produced their chart-topping self-titled debut record for Sony BMG. Burke-Gaffney won the SOCAN Songwriter Award for the hit "Thank You" in 2000. http://www.cbgartistdevelopment.com/personnel.php
In 2002, Chris developed teenage, funk/soul prodigy Kyle Riabko
. Chris produced and co-wrote Riabko's debut album Before I Speak
and currently acts as Riabko's manager.
In 2004, Chris launched Vatikan Records and released Inhuman Nature for rock group Kill The Driver.
Songs written by Chris Burke-Gaffney have been used in numerous movies and television shows including Chicago Hope
, Malcolm in the Middle
, The Real World
, and Providence
.
History
Burke-Gaffney started his career as singer/bassist for The Pumps (PolygramPolyGram
PolyGram was the name of the major label recording company started by Philips from as a holding company for its music interests in 1945. In 1999 it was sold to Seagram and merged into Universal Music Group.-Hollandsche Decca Distributie , 1929-1950:...
). He signed his first record deal as a teenager and toured the country with acts like Triumph
Triumph (band)
Triumph is a Canadian hard rock power trio that was popular in the late 1970s through the 1980s. Eight of the band's albums were certified gold or higher, and Triumph was nominated for multiple Juno Awards, including Group of the Year Award in 1979, 1985, 1986 and 1987.Like their fellow Canadians...
, Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band, formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The band has released six studio albums, three EPs, and one live album...
, and AC/DC
AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
. In his twenties, he wrote his first top-ten single, "Miracle", for Orphan. The song continues to receive heavy airplay on Canadian classic rock radio.
In 1996 he formed CBG Artist Development to manage and develop singer/songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk
Chantal Kreviazuk
Chantal Jennifer Kreviazuk is a Canadian singer-songwriter of the adult contemporary music genre. She is also a classically trained pianist, and can play the guitar.-Albums:...
. He co-wrote and produced the demos that turned into her Juno Award-winning and triple-platinum Under These Rocks and Stones
Under These Rocks and Stones
Under These Rocks and Stones is the first album by Canadian singer/songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk, released in 1997 . Several singles were released in Canada, including "God Made Me", "Believer", "Wayne", "Surrounded" and "Hands"...
. He also acted as her manager. http://www.thepumps.ca/chris.html
In 1998, he signed soul/pop duo McMaster & James
McMaster & James
McMaster & James was a music duo from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.The band is named after its principal members, Luke McMaster and Rob James, who met in 1997. Their self-titled debut CD released in February 2000 on BMG, followed by numerous tour dates, including an opening spot on Christina...
. Together they wrote and produced their chart-topping self-titled debut record for Sony BMG. Burke-Gaffney won the SOCAN Songwriter Award for the hit "Thank You" in 2000. http://www.cbgartistdevelopment.com/personnel.php
In 2002, Chris developed teenage, funk/soul prodigy Kyle Riabko
Kyle Riabko
Kyle Riabko is a Canadian pop singer, guitarist, and actor who was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He resides in New York City....
. Chris produced and co-wrote Riabko's debut album Before I Speak
Before I Speak
Before I Speak is the debut album from Canadian singer/songwriter Kyle Riabko. The album infuses R&B style with elements of funk, soul, and intense staring....
and currently acts as Riabko's manager.
In 2004, Chris launched Vatikan Records and released Inhuman Nature for rock group Kill The Driver.
Songs written by Chris Burke-Gaffney have been used in numerous movies and television shows including Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope is an American medical drama series created by David E. Kelley that ran from September 18, 1994, to May 5, 2000. It takes place in a fictional private charity hospital.-Premise:The show stars Mandy Patinkin as Dr...
, Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle is an American television sitcom created by Linwood Boomer for the Fox Network. The series was first broadcast on January 9, 2000, and ended its six-and-a-half-year run on May 14, 2006, after seven seasons and 151 episodes...
, The Real World
The Real World
The Real World is a reality television program on MTV originally produced by Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray. First broadcast in 1992, the show, which was inspired by the 1973 PBS documentary series An American Family, is the longest-running program in MTV history and one of the...
, and Providence
Providence (TV series)
Providence is an American drama series that aired on NBC starring Melina Kanakaredes. The show ran for five seasons from January 8, 1999 until December 20, 2002.-Synopsis:The show revolves around Dr...
.