Chris Frantz
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Chris Frantz | |
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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) | |
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.
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.