POWER OF PRAYER While battling health issues, cumbia music and the band ¿Qiensave? lifted Chuck Prophet’s spirits. (Photo by Kory Thibeault) The songs on Chuck Prophet’s new release, Wake the Dead, ...

When San Francisco rock musician Chuck Prophet got his cancer diagnosis a couple of years ago, he had to cancel plans for a tour. And then he found a silver lining. CHUCK PROPHET: I just did a lot ...

Many longtime WMNF listeners will remember Chuck’s electrifying performances at previous Tropical Heatwave festivals with The Mission Express. This time, Prophet returns with an exciting new musical ...

Bay Area artist Chuck Prophet is no stranger to local audiences who’ve seen him live, listened to him on KPIG Radio, or perhaps heard his studio work with other musicians. (He’s been a guest player on ...

The WMNF Song of the Day for April 25, 2025 is “First Came the Thunder” by former SOTDer Chuck Prophet with ¿Qiensave?. Attending a Chuck Prophet concert is a raw, electrifying experience that sticks ...

When Chuck Prophet’s father lost his job during a recession, he was still suited up at 6 a.m. at the breakfast table, perusing the day’s paper. “I don’t know if he had an appointment to get to or not, ...

Sometimes a simple rhythmic change takes you into a whole new creative direction. That’s the case with Bay Area songwriter Chuck Prophet and his latest record, 2024’s “Wake the Dead.” With over 20 ...

Chuck Prophet recalls the first time he met Alex Chilton, the enigmatic singer and guitarist formerly of the Box Tops and Big Star. It was 1986, and Chilton was sharing a bill with Prophet’s then-band ...

Chuck Prophet isn't in a reflective mood today. It's early Wednesday morning and the San Francisco singer-songwriter has just returned from a hectic European tour in support of his latest album, "Let ...