After classical violin studies at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, Chris helped found the Kreisler String Orchestra who later signed to the classical wing of Factory Records; the orchestra has since toured Europe from Barcelona to Moscow and widened its musical horizons through collaborations with Youssou N'Dour, John Cale and Brian Eno.
Chris joined The Band of Holy Joy in the early 90's and eventually formed a song-writing partnership with lyricist/vocalist Johny Brown and keyboard player Alfie Thomas (Franny Armstrong joined us briefly on drums before we lost her to Spanner).
Chris and Alfie now work together as Glue Ear, writing and recording music for features, commercials and documentaries (including four of Spanner's). They perform as Society of Imaginary Friends with vocalist Louise Kleboe.
Chris also writes and performs in the Vastearth Orchestra which sets the poetry of the 12th century mystic Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi to music.