Guitar, Bass & Vocals
AKA – Nickname(s):
People often call me Chris
Band member since:
I think around 2012?
The primary function I serve in the band is:
Playing Guitar, singing, telling jokes
I can also fumble my way through playing:
The Radio
I started playing music when I was:
About 8 yrs old. As a child, I was very young
I started playing music because:
My family is very musical, we (3 sisters and 2 brothers) all picked up instruments
Besides POE, I currently perform and/or have performed in these other bands:
Odd Girl Out, Big Zipper, The Swamps of Jersey, among other bands
Music is a fun hobby. But in real life, I:
Work full time as an Electrical Engineer designing various consumer products
Outside of performing with the band, I have a life. In my personal life, I am:
Married since 2008 to Marie and have one grandchild
When not performing in a band I like to:
Build electronic musical stuff, read, take walks, hit flea markets and antique malls with my wife
My thoughts on Pieces of Eight are:
Every gig is a blast for me, even the lousy ones. I really enjoy playing with these guys and am very grateful for the opportunities I’ve had (thanks Ken!)
My favorite band related saying is:
Not sure, maybe any comments related to free food and beverages provided at a gig?
My favorite memory of being in the band over the years is probably:
The 2019 big 40 year reunion, celebration/fund raiser which was a ton of fun and a total blast
Oh, I almost forgot, I wanted to add:
Thanks for reading this far, you should get a prize