History
Burke-Gaffney started his career as singer/bassist for The Pumps (Polygram). 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.
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.
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.
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