Chris Pinnick

Chris Pinnick is an American guitarist and songwriter, probably best known for his work with the band Chicago from 1980–1985.

Chris Pinnick
Birth nameChristopher Martin Pinnick
Born (1953-07-23) July 23, 1953
Van Nuys, California
GenresRock, Blues, Jazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1970s-present
Associated actsChicago

Pinnick was born on July 23, 1953 in Van Nuys, California and took up the guitar at the age of seven.[1] An early example of his professional guitar work can be heard on Herb Alpert's single "Rise," which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 1979.

After guitarist Donnie Dacus left Chicago in 1980, Pinnick was hired as a session musician for the album Chicago XIV. He continued to tour with the band, and remained as a second guitarist despite the hiring of Bill Champlin for Chicago 16. By the time Chicago 17 was released in 1984, Pinnick was listed as a full member of the band. However, Pinnick himself is quoted as saying he was never a member[2] and in any case he left the group in 1985 and was succeeded by Dawayne Bailey.

Pinnick's other recording credits include work for one-time Chicago frontman Peter Cetera, Chuck Negron, Chet McCracken and Rick Devin. As of 2008, he continues to do session work in Los Angeles, where he is also the co-owner and operator of a recording studio.

References
  1. "CD Baby Music Store". Store.cdbaby.com. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
  2. "BandToBand.com : Hot Rockin!". Bandtoband.com. Retrieved 5 August 2020.


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