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{{short description|American drummer}}
{{short description|American drummer}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Chris Frazier
| name = Chris Frazier
| image = 2016 Lieder am See - Foreigner - Chris Frazier - by 2eight - 8SC2342.jpg
| image = Chris Frazier.jpg
| caption = Frazier performing with [[Foreigner (band)|Foreigner]] in 2016.
| landscape = yes
| caption = Frazier performing with [[Foreigner (band)|Foreigner]] in 2022
| birth_name =
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1967|9|7}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1967|9|7}}
| birth_place = [[Bethesda, Maryland]], United States<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edgarwinter.com/backstage/chrisbio.php |title=Edgar Winter Backstage Area |publisher=Edgarwinter.com |access-date=2014-07-17}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Bethesda, Maryland]], U.S.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.edgarwinter.com/backstage/chrisbio.php |title=Edgar Winter Backstage Area |publisher=Edgarwinter.com |access-date=July 17, 2014 |archive-date=May 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180529053444/http://www.edgarwinter.com/backstage/chrisbio.php |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| genre = [[Hard rock]], [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]], [[Instrumental rock]], [[Progressive metal]]
| genre = [[Hard rock]], [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]], [[instrumental rock]], [[progressive metal]]
| occupation = Musician
| occupation = Drummer
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| associated_acts = [[Whitesnake]], [[Eddie Money]], [[Doug Aldrich]], [[Steve Vai]], [[Tak Matsumoto Group]], [[Edgar Winter]], [[Eric Sardinas]], [[Foreigner (band)|Foreigner]], [[Tribe After Tribe]]
| instruments = Drums, percussion
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| associated_acts = [[Whitesnake]], [[Eddie Money]], [[Doug Aldrich]], [[Steve Vai]], [[Tak Matsumoto Group]], [[Edgar Winter]], [[Eric Sardinas]], [[Foreigner (band)|Foreigner]], [[Tribe After Tribe]]
| label = [[Geffen Records|Geffen]], [[SPV GmbH|SPV]],
}}
}}


'''Chris Frazier''' (born 7 September 1967<ref>[http://www.whitesnake.ru/chrisfrazier.php ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100726005441/http://www.whitesnake.ru/chrisfrazier.php |date=July 26, 2010 }}</ref>) is an American [[drummer]]. He is 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]].
'''Chris Frazier''' (born September 7, 1967<ref>[http://www.whitesnake.ru/chrisfrazier.php] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100726005441/http://www.whitesnake.ru/chrisfrazier.php|date=July 26, 2010}}</ref>) is an American drummer. He is 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]].


Frazier was called up by David Coverdale in May 2006, Coverdale took an instant liking to him. Frazier had done work extensive with [[Whitesnake]]'s guitar player, [[Doug Aldrich]] in the past.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myspace.com/chrisfrazier |title=Chris Frazier &#124; Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos |publisher=Myspace.com |access-date=2014-07-17}}</ref> 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.
Frazier was called up by David Coverdale in May 2006, Coverdale took an instant liking to him. Frazier had done work extensive with Whitesnake's guitar player, [[Doug Aldrich]] in the past.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myspace.com/chrisfrazier |title=Chris Frazier &#124; Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos |publisher=Myspace.com |access-date=July 17, 2014}}</ref> 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 (musician)|Eric Martin]] as well. Chris had worked with Whitesnake guitarist [[Doug Aldrich]] on his solo albums, and with guitarist [[Steve Vai]].
Before Whitesnake, Frazier worked with Eddie Money (2003–2006), [[Edgar Winter]] and TMG (Tak Matsumoto Group), which featured [[Jack Blades]] and [[Eric Martin (musician)|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 (band)|Foreigner]], having joined in September 2012.
Frazier is currently the drummer for the rock band [[Foreigner (band)|Foreigner]], having joined in September 2012.


==References==
== References ==
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==External links==
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[[Category:20th-century American drummers]]
[[Category:20th-century American drummers]]
[[Category:American male drummers]]
[[Category:American male drummers]]

Latest revision as of 01:10, 21 June 2024

Chris Frazier
Frazier performing with Foreigner in 2022
Frazier performing with Foreigner in 2022
Background information
Born (1967-09-07) September 7, 1967 (age 57)
Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.[1]
GenresHard rock, heavy metal, instrumental rock, progressive metal
OccupationDrummer

Chris Frazier (born September 7, 1967[2]) is an American drummer. He is 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.

Frazier was called up by David Coverdale in May 2006, Coverdale took an instant liking to him. Frazier had done work extensive with Whitesnake's 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

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  1. ^ "Edgar Winter Backstage Area". Edgarwinter.com. Archived from the original on May 29, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  2. ^ [1] Archived July 26, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Chris Frazier | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
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