Chris Frazier
Christopher Ridgeway Frazier (born 7 September 1967[1] in Bethesda, Maryland, United States[2]) is a musician who has been a drummer, and known in the professional ranks since he started recording and touring with guitarist Steve Vai from 1985 through 2001. Frazier was the touring drummer with classic rock singer, Eddie Money from 2003 through 2006, when he was approached to become the drummer of veteran rock band Whitesnake.
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Frazier performing with Foreigner in 2016. | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Christopher Frazier |
Born | Bethesda, Maryland, United States | 7 September 1967
Genres | Hard rock, Heavy metal, Instrumental rock, Progressive metal |
Occupation(s) | Drummer |
Instruments | Drums, percussion, piano |
Labels | Geffen, SPV, |
Associated acts | Whitesnake, Eddie Money, Doug Aldrich, Steve Vai, Tak Matsumoto Group, Edgar Winter, Eric Sardinas, Foreigner, Tribe After Tribe |
Frazier was called up by David Coverdale in May 2006, Coverdale took an instant liking to him. Frazier had done work extensive with Whitesnakes guitar player, Doug Aldrich in the past.[3] Frazier was with Whitesnake through December, 2010 and appeared on their 2008 album Good to Be Bad and toured with Whitesnake in support of the album.
Before Whitesnake, Frazier worked with Eddie Money (2003–2006), Edgar Winter and TMG (Tak Matsumoto Group), which featured Jack Blades and Eric Martin as well. Chris had worked with Whitesnake guitarist Doug Aldrich on his solo albums, and with guitarist Steve Vai.
Frazier is currently the drummer for the rock band Foreigner, having joined in September 2012.
References
- Archived July 26, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- "Edgar Winter Backstage Area". Edgarwinter.com. Retrieved 2014-07-17.
- "Chris Frazier | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com. Retrieved 2014-07-17.