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Chris Whitten (born 26 March 1959) is a British session drummer who provided drums for the hit singles "What I Am" by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, "World Shut Your Mouth" by Julian Cope and "The Whole of the Moon" by the Waterboys.
11. Juni 2021 · Chris Whitten ist einer der Drummer, für die stets der Song und die Energie der Musik im Vordergrund stehen. Sein musikalisches Spiel machte ihn in den Achtziger- und Neunzigerjahren zu einem gefragten Sessiondrummer, auf den niemand Geringeres als Paul McCartney aufmerksam wurde, dessen Album „Flowers in The Dirt“ er einspielte ...
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Chris Whitten is a versatile and experienced drummer who has played on hits by Edie Brickell, Paul McCartney and Dire Straits. He also produces drum samples and sound libraries for Roland and Toontrack.
9. Feb. 2022 · I already admitted it should have been played differently, but that option was never really given to me. On the McCartney tour I was valued and nurtured. I was allowed to basically play how I wanted, and I did play loud rock most of the show, but sometimes very light on songs like The Long And Winding Road.
Chris Whitten made a name for himself providing drums for the classic 80’s hits ‘What I Am’ by Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians and ‘The Whole Of The Moon’ by the Waterboys. He went on to appear on Paul McCartney’s critically acclaimed ‘Flowers In The Dirt’ album and the 1989/90 record-breaking world tour. Two years later ...
10. Sept. 2007 · Since 2005, the UK born Whitten has become an Australian resident and is not only about to build his own drum recording facility, but is also preparing to get back on the tour bus, this time with World Party as they support Steely Dan on their first ever Australian tour. Greg Phillips called Chris at his Hunter Valley home for a chat.
Chris played drums on the hit single ‘The Whole Of The Moon’, which is still regarded as The Waterboys finest hour and signature recording. Whitten started to gain a reputation as a freelance studio drummer with artists like Swing Out Sister and Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders). More and more this seemed to conflict with Mike Scott’s ...
