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[macfan 57]

Originally Posted by michelej1

Stan and Andy formed the core of the original Chicken Shack which enjoyed a long residency at Hamburg's Star Club before returning to England in 1967.

Christine joined later and it was her moving vocals featured on Tears in the Wind. She left the band shortly afterwards.

'If it wasn't for us Christine would probably now be a housewife in Milton Keynes,' says Stan.

'She didn't really want to join our band and had to be persuaded to do so.'

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It sounds like Stan might be just a slight bitter about Chris' eventual success.

Also, Chris joined just before Chicken Shack played in Hamburg & Chris had nothing to do with "Tears In The Wind". The last thing she did with Chicken Shack was "I'd Rather Go Blind".