Chris Porter (producer)

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Chris Porter
Occupation
  • Record producer
  • engineer
Years active1976–present

Chris Porter is a British record producer, audio engineer and narrator. He has worked with Sir Elton John, Take That, George Michael and Chris de Burgh. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Top music producer Chris Porter interview at his private recording studio in London uk - Record producers video features". Recordproduction.com.
  2. "In The Studio With Music Producer Chris Porter - DV Magazine". Magazine.dv247.com.