Chris Bottomley Music

On the set of my music video shoot for the song "Delirous" with Cinematographer Russ Goozee and Flautist Perry White

When I wrote this song a few years back, I was on a low note. I was thinking about my life and how many times I'd been uprooted from things I love, whether it be friends or lovers; when I grew up I moved every three or four years from one continet to another, such is the life of an army brat. Being taken away from newly formed friendships was difficult every time my family moved, but it built a resilience of character and many good things and experiences came from it. I thought there is a message…

 A photo of my Dad, Terry Bottomley, back in the day, when he was a proud man in uniform. Father, soldier, traveller, adventurer, spinner of tales and jolly Yorkshire humour.

I'm sad to say that he's passed away, peacefully, at 4:45 AM the morning of February 12, at the age of 89.

He had been battling Alzheimer’s the last few years.

I have nothing but love and respect for this man from Bradford, England, who emigrated to Canada on a boat in 1953, and created a life with his wife Denise, myself, and my…

Season's Greetings to everyone!

Wishing you all the best in peace, love, and giving, for this holiday season.

Cheers,

Chris xo