Biography
Originally from the southside of Chicago now living and working in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. A twenty year veteran of Top 40 bands and original recording projects, he moved to Las Vegas in the early 80's and toured the world with EMI recording artist Anita Sarawak as her musical director, guitarist/keyboardist and even had the honor of playing for the Sultan of Brunei. He's currently hard at work writing and producing a full length cd as well as producing other artists. He is also hard at work furthering his TV & film career in Las Vegas & Los Angeles! He has been in numerous motion pictures (check the acting credits link) and has had two TV commercials air nationally. In 2002 he wrote the 20th anniversary theme song "Bringing A Smile To You" (which hit the top ten charts at Broadjam.com) for the international children's charity Operation Smile. Go to their website and check out the good work they do! Two of Chris' songs "No Other Girl" & "Forever With You" have earned track of the day honors at Garageband.com and is featured on Broadjam.com and I-Tunes.
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