Chris Frantz
Chris Frantz (born May 8, 1951) is an American musician and record producer. He is the drummer for both Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club, both of which he co-founded with wife and Talking Heads bassist, Tina Weymouth.
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 Frantz at South by Southwest 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Charton Christopher Frantz |
| Born | May 8, 1951 Fort Campbell, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer |
| Member of | Tom Tom Club |
| Formerly of | Talking Heads |
| Spouse(s) | |
In 2002, Frantz was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Talking Heads
Early life and education
Career
In 1976, in order to help cover expenses of living in the city, Frantz took a job as a shipping boy with Design/Research, who sold European furniture.[1] By 1979, with the success of Talking Heads, Frantz could no longer continue to work outside of the band, he would be replaced by Thurston Moore, who would later join Sonic Youth.[2]
Personal Life
Discography
Frantz has played on all releases by both Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club.