Chris Layton

Quick Facts

Full Name	Chris Layton
Occupation	Drummer
Date Of Birth	Nov 16, 1955(1955-11-16)
Age	69
Birthplace	Corpus Christi
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Scorpio

Chris Layton Biography

Chris Layton is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on November 16, 1955 in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. A rock and roll musician famous for his role as his drums for Rock & roll musician who is best known for having played the drums in Stevie Ray Vaughan‘s band Double Trouble. He has also performed with Kenny Wayne Shepherd‘s Band.’s group Double Trouble. He also played in the band Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s Band.

He worked together with He collaborated with Willie Nelson on his first solo album. on his debut solo album.

Christopher “Chris” Layton (born November 16, 1955), also known as “Whipper”, is an American drummer who rose to fame as one of the founding members of Double Trouble, a blues rock band led by Stevie Ray Vaughan. Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, Layton moved to Austin in 1975 and joined the band Greezy Wheels. He later joined Vaughan’s band Double Trouble in 1978. After forming successful partnerships with bandmates Tommy Shannon and Reese Wynans, Double Trouble recorded and performed with Vaughan until his death in 1990. Layton and Shannon later formed supergroups such as the Arc Angels, Storyville, and Grady. Layton is the drummer for the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band.

On September 10, 1978, Layton joined Vaughan in Double Trouble, taking the name from a song by Otis Rush. After Tommy Shannon replaced Newhouse in 1981, Double Trouble performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival in July 1982, where its performance caught the attention of Jackson Browne. The band’s debut album, Texas Flood (1983), was recorded in Browne’s studio and became a commercial success. The album was produced by John H. Hammond and sold more than half a million copies by the end of the year.

He’s originally from Corpus Christi, TX.

Chris Layton Net Worth

Chris Layton is one of the richest Drummer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Layton 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He acquired his drum kit for the first time at 13 and was a part of W. B. Ray High School’s band.

Following After Stevie Ray Vaughan‘s passing in 1990, he went on to form the Arc Angels.’s death around 1990, the singer was able to create his own band, the Arc Angels.

Christopher Layton was born on November 16, 1955 in Corpus Christi, Texas. During his childhood, Layton lived in Mathis, Texas, a small community where his father owned a car dealership. After hearing Chubby Checker’s version of “The Twist”, Layton became fascinated with playing the drums. He moved back to Corpus Christi and acquired his first drum set at the age of 13. Layton graduated from W. B. Ray High School, where he was part of the school band. After attending Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Layton moved to Austin on December 18, 1975, joining the band Greezy Wheels.

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Who is Chris Layton Dating?

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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 Layton celebrates birthday on November 16 of every year.

Where is Chris Layton now?

Chris “Whipper” Layton is in Austin, Texas. Wish we lived closer to an Arc Angels show!

Who does Chris Layton play drums for?

Layton is the drummer for the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band.

How many wives did Christopher Layton have?

Christopher Layton
Resting place| Kaysville City Cemetery41.045°N 111.926°W
Spouse(s)| 10 wives
Children| 65 children
Parents| Samuel Layton Isabella Wheeler

How old is Chris Layton?

66 years (November 16, 1955)

What band is Chris Layton in?

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