Chris Vitali
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Chris Vitali is an American musician. Known for his flamboyant style of playing the bass guitar
, Vitali has played in numerous bands in the New York City
rock scene since 1990. Most notably, he was the bassist for New York City's prolific hard rock act Orange 9mm
from 1995-1999. His other projects have included Hermaphrochrist, Burn
, Head Assembly, and The Fuzz (not to be confused with the 70's musical act The Fuzz
).
Vitali also has many studio credits to his name, most recently working with ex-Flaw singer Chris Volz
on his new solo album.
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, Vitali has played in numerous bands in the New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
rock scene since 1990. Most notably, he was the bassist for New York City's prolific hard rock act Orange 9mm
Orange 9mm
Orange 9mm was a post-hardcore band from New York City formed in 1994 by Chaka Malik and Chris Traynor after the breakup of Malik's band Burn.-History:...
from 1995-1999. His other projects have included Hermaphrochrist, Burn
Burn (US Band)
Burn is a New York hardcore band which began in 1988 playing what could be considered progressive hardcore music with introspective lyrics.-History:...
, Head Assembly, and The Fuzz (not to be confused with the 70's musical act The Fuzz
The Fuzz (band)
The Fuzz was an American vocal trio from Washington, D.C.. They started out in 1970 as The Passionettes, but changed their name when they signed to Calla Records in 1971. Their self-titled debut album came out that year, and the single "I Love You for All Seasons" went Top 10 on the US Billboard...
).
Vitali also has many studio credits to his name, most recently working with ex-Flaw singer Chris Volz
Chris Volz
Chris Volz is a renowned American alternative metal/hard rock singer/songwriter. He is the lead vocalist of Flaw and created the now dormant Five Bolt Main. In 2006, Chris Volz announced plans for a solo project. He has recently revealed that his debut solo album will be released through the...
on his new solo album.
Trivia
- Vitali has been known to go by the name "Stu".
- Is a classically trained French chef.
- Currently working on an electronic music album under the name Sexy Department.