Born in the south of England in 1988, Chris was raised on his mum’s and uncle’s cassettes and records, showing his first interest in music while sitting in front of the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert at just four years old, which was a real musical education.

Already obsessed with Cozy Powell and Roger Taylor, he got his first drum kit at age nine and began playing along to his family’s vast music collection. This was when he really started to develop his own unique style and sound, soaking in and absorbing the spirit of the music he was listening to.

Chris’ first paid session came at age 12, playing a short run of theatre shows as part of the pit band for a production of Bugsy Malone. By 16, he was playing the local pub circuit. Touring started at 18 with his first professional band, Shy of the Depth, before joining UK metal outfit Malefice, signed to Metal Blade Records. This led to extensive UK and European tours.

In 2014, wanting to return to his rock roots, Chris decided to focus primarily on session drumming, following in the footsteps of his hero Cozy Powell. Since then, his drumming has been heard on Planet Rock, Scuzz TV, Kerrang!, Sky One, Radio 1, BBC Four, and even during UEFA Champions League football broadcasts.

Since 2023, Chris has been the touring drummer for bass legend Marco Mendoza (Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, SatchVai), performing extensively across the globe.

“I was absolutely obsessed with the Pearl Export kits on the back cover of the UK’s Rhythm Magazine. I just had to have one. I think it was in 2001. I’ve had four Pearl kits since and I’ve never felt more at home.”