Born in the South of Germany Chris took lessons at the Future Musicschool in Aschaffenburg as well as workshops und master classes with Gary Chaffee, Will Calhoun, Udo Dahmen, Gregg Bisonette, Thomas Lang, René Creemers and Claus Hessler.

Having toured with many bands (Mariannenplatz, Joachim Deutschland, Bosse to name a few) and played for several TV and live shows, Chris has performed with the international show Blue Man Group throughout Germany, Switzerland, Sweden and Austria.