Chris Higgins (musician)
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Birth name | Christopher Higgins |
Also known as | X-13,[1] Cosmic Chris[2] |
Born | [1] | September 23, 1972
Origin | United States |
Genres | Punk rock, pop punk, skate punk, alternative rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Guitar, bass, backing vocals, keyboards, percussion |
Years active | 1994–present |
Labels | Columbia |
Associated acts | The Offspring,[3] Good Kitty[2] |
Christopher Higgins, best known by his stage name Chris X-13 Higgins (born September 23, 1972),[1] is an American musician, former backup guitar/vocal/keyboard/percussion player in the punk rock band The Offspring[3] from 1994[1] to 2005. He provided backing vocals for Offspring's studio albums between Americana and Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace. During his 11 years with the band, he performed live with the Offspring on tour, and made an appearance in the music video for "Why Don't You Get a Job?".[4] When the Offspring was not on the road Higgins ran the lead singer's studio and produced the demo recording of upcoming Offspring albums. Higgins also played guitar and did some vocals in the bands Gentleman Jack, All the Madmen (Wopking Class Zeroes) and Good Kitty.[2]
As of 2005, he is no longer with The Offspring on the tour but he did backup vocals on Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace.[5] It is said that he needs more time with his church and family.[6] He is currently involved in digital media and visual communications at St. John's Lutheran Church of Orange.[7]
Contents
Work with The Offspring
Studio albums
- 1998 – Americana[8][9][10]
- 2000 – Conspiracy of One[11]
- 2003 – Splinter[12][13][14]
- 2008 – Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace[5]
Extended plays (EPs)
- 1998 – A Piece of Americana
Compilations
- 1999 – Collection
- 2005 – Greatest Hits[15]
- 2010 – Happy Hour!
Video albums
Music videos
- 1999 – "Why Don't You Get a Job?"[4]
Work with Other Bands
Studio albums
- 2000 – AFI The Art of Drowning Backing Vocals
- 2003 – T.S.O.L Divided We Stand Backing Vocals
References
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External links
- Chris Higgins discography at Discogs
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