Chad Gillies grew up the hard way in the cities, towns and countrysides of Alberta. Chad Gillies is an impassioned poet. He recently lived for one year in Costa Rica, and that experience fed his growing passion for making music, writing lyrics and playing guitar. Upon his return home, Chad Gillies had his first book of poetry, FUMBLING THROUGH THE DARK, published by Chipmunka in the UK.
Major musical influences include Bob Marley, John Lennon, Johnny Cash, Steve Earle, Muddy Waters, Clutch...