Chris Wyse
Chris Wyse (born July 15, 1969 in Queens , New York ) is an American bassist and singer who is known for his appearances with Jerry Cantrell , The Cult , Ozzy Osbourne , JC and Mick Jagger . Wyse has been with The Cult since 2006 and is the vocalist and bassist for Owl, a band he founded in 2007.
Career
Wyse was a first-generation Irish-born American and born in Queens, New York. He discovered the music of Kiss , The Doors and Led Zeppelin in elementary school and was inspired to play bass by Iron Maiden's Steve Harris . First he played in local New York bands. His innovative bass playing was recognized there early on. After a successful collaboration as a studio musician for Steve Vai , Wyse moved to Los Angeles in 1990. After performing with the likes of Chris Pitman and Paul D'Amour , Wyse worked with producer Bob Rock . In 2001 Wyse starred on The Cult's Beyond Good and Evil album, which rock produced. In 2006 he became full-time bassist for The Cult, toured worldwide with the band and also worked on the band's next album. In 2004, Wyse was recruited for Ozzy Osbourne by drummer Mike Bordin . He played on Ozzy's Under Cover album.
Discography
| year | Artist | title | instrument |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Owl | The right thing | Vocals, bass, double bass, composer, producer |
| 2012 | The Cult | Choice of Weapon | Bass, double bass, composer |
| 2009 | Owl | Owl | Vocals, bass, double bass, composer, producer |
| 2008 | Various artists | We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year | bass |
| 2007 | The Cult | Born Into This | Bass, composer |
| 2005 | Ozzy Osbourne | Prince of Darkness | bass |
| 2005 | Ozzy Osbourne | Under cover | bass |
| 2004 | JC | Greatest Hits 2 | Band member - Digital Remaster Release 2013 |
| 2003 | JC | Greatest Hits 1 | Band member - Digital Remaster Release 2013 |
| 2001 | The Cult | Beyond Good and Evil | bass |
| 2001 | Mick Jagger | Goddess In the Doorway | bass |
| 2001 | Various artists | Broken Machine: A Tribute To Nine Inch Nails | Bass, double bass, producer |
| 2001 | Owl | Flammable: A Tribute To The Red Hot Chili Peppers | Bass, double bass, producer |
| 2000 | Nina Gordon | Tonight and the Rest Of My Life | double bass |
| 1999 | Tal Bachman | Tal Bachman | bass |
| 1999 | Scott Weiland 's Big Blue Missile | The Spy Who Shagged Me OST | bass |
Web links
- Website of the band Owl
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Wyse, Chris |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American bass player and singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 15th July 1969 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Queens , New York |