Chris Frantz
- January 5, 2024
- Drummer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Chris Frantz |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Date Of Birth | May 8, 1951(1951-05-08) |
| Age | 73 |
| Birthplace | Fort Campbell |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Kentucky |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Chris Frantz Biography
| Name | Chris Frantz |
| Birthday | May 8 |
| Birth Year | 1951 |
| Place Of Birth | Fort Campbell |
| Home Town | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Spouse | Tina Weymouth |
| Children(s) | Robin Frantz, Egan Frantz |
Chris Frantz is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on May 8, 1951 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States. Former drummer of Tom Tom Club, Talking Heads and the Tom Tom Club who also worked as music producer.
He was introduced to He met David Bryne at the Rhode Island School of Design, going on to form the Talking Heads. at the Rhode Island School of Design which led to the formation of The Talking Heads.
Born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Charton Christopher Frantz graduated from Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He studied in the early 1970s at the Rhode Island School of Design, where he met both David Byrne and Weymouth. Byrne and Frantz formed a band called the Artistics, which went on to become Talking Heads, in the winter of 1974. Tina Weymouth, then Frantz’s girlfriend, also joined the band while the three were at RISD. Frantz and Weymouth were married in 1977.
Frantz and Weymouth formed Tom Tom Club in 1980 when the Talking Heads went on hiatus due to Byrne’s solo efforts. Weymouth, Frantz, and Jerry Harrison reunited as The Heads for a one-off album called No Talking, Just Head in 1996, featuring a rotating cast of vocalists, including Debbie Harry.
He has two kids with His wife He has two children with his wife Tina Weymouth..
Chris Frantz Net Worth
| Net Worth | $20 Million |
| Source Of Income | Drummer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Chris Frantz is one of the richest Drummer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Frantz 's net worth $20 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a student at Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh. He attended Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh. He and David Byrne met while enrolled at the Rhode Island School of Design. and He attended Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh. He and David Byrne met while enrolled at the Rhode Island School of Design. met during their time in Rhode Island School of Design. Rhode Island School of Design.
He has been a backing vocalist to the Gorillaz.
Charton Christopher Frantz (born May 8, 1951) is an American musician and record producer. He is the drummer for both Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club, 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.
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Who is Chris Frantz Dating?
According to our records, Chris Frantz married to Tina Weymouth. As of December 1, 2023, Chris Frantz’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Chris Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Chris Frantz celebrates birthday on May 8 of every year.
What did David Byrne think of the Tom Tom Club?
Later, David did say things about Tom Tom Club like, ‘Well, that’s merely commercial music ,’ as if there was nothing else going for it.”
Is Chris Frantz a good drummer?
He is ranked number 12 in Stylus Magazine’s list of the 50 greatest rock drummers and hosts a monthly radio program, “Chris Frantz the Talking Head”, on 89.5 WPKN in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Frantz and Weymouth are also closely associated with the Compass Point All Stars movement.
Where is Tina Weymouth now?
Personal life. Weymouth and Chris Frantz have been married since 1977. They live in Fairfield, Connecticut , and have two sons.
Who started Talking Heads?
In 1974 three classmates from the Rhode Island School of Design moved to New York City and declared themselves Talking Heads. Byrne, Frantz, and Weymouth used the ironic sensibilities of modern art and literature to subvert rock and then embraced dance rhythms to alter it even more.
Did the Talking Heads do drugs?
Frantz attributes at least some of Talking Heads’ success to drug use. “Tina was never a big drug person,” Frantz said. “But the rest of us . . . helped ourselves to the generosity of friends and sometimes went out of our way to buy [drugs].