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Born
and raised in Santa Monica, California, Chris Amsler has been a
professional drummer for over 20 years. His musical influences range
from Miles Davis to the Monkees. Chris began studying drums at Annex
Studios in Hollywood with percussion legend, Murray Spivak.
Some of Spivak’s students over the years were Dave Garibaldi,
Louie Bellson and countless other influential drummers.
Since
that time, Chris has drummed in bands ranging from traditional jazz to
heavy metal on stages such as the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, CBGB's
and San Francisco’s Victoria Theater. He has had the honor of sharing
the bill with some great musicians, including Tom Waits, The Tubes and
Dick Dale. Chris also performed in San Francisco’s stage production of
“Hedwig & The Angry Inch”. He regularly tours regionally,
nationally and internationally with various musical projects. When at
home, he teaches drums and percussion at his studio in Staunton,
Virginia. |
