Dr.Rox vocalist and bassist...also plays saxophone.
Currently plays a Musicman Stingray 3 EQ Bass & has a backup Peavey C4 through-neck passive bass. Plays these through a 350w Super Redhead combo from SWR.
....Prior to Dr.Rox worked with various bands in the Manchester area including Adlib, Splinter and XL5...
Favourite Dr.Rox covers are 'Teenage Kicks', 'The Boys Are Back In Town', 'Black Night'...
A great Beatles fan, they are the number one influence... other inspirations include Thin Lizzy - Chris admires Phil Lynott as a writer and performer... In his youth admits to listening to Jethro Tull and when punk came along The Ramones became his favourite punk band...
Non-musical influences include drummer Tim McTodger... The Undertones... his mum.... all types of real ale...Blackpool Pleasure Beach... steak and chips... hot tea... Italian cuisine...
Favourite gig?... 'The Fleetwood Beer Festival' ...says Chris: "They have a fantastic selection of real ales and it's close enough to get chauffeured home!"