Wells Christie

American producer, keyboardist/synthesizer player and session musician, born in Fulton, New York.

Began professional career at age 11 as the organist for the local Lutheran Church. Joined rock bands at age 15. Graduated from G. Ray Bodley High School, in Fulton, New York, in 1977. Graduated from the Boston School of Electronic Music in 1979, and from Duke University (cum laude) in 1981 with a B.A. in Music and English Literature. First job was Synclavier II Digital Music Production System product specialist, for David Nichtern at New England Digital's New York office. Then became touring member of Hall & Oates' band in 1984. Then relocated to Los Angeles, California, working in film, television, video, commercials and music. Then toured with George Michael in 1988, Paula Abdul in 1989, and Milli Vanilli in 1990, as music director and arranger. In the 1990s, left the music business and relocated to Boulder, Colorado, in the 1990s, then back to Syracuse, New York, in 2002, working in the health and wellness industry.