Brian Chase
Brian Chase | |
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 Brian Chase in 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | February 12, 1978 |
| Origin | Long Island, New York |
| Genres | Alternative rock, fusion |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Labels | Interscope, Heathen Skulls |
| Website | www |
Brian Chase (born February 12, 1978) is an American drummer playing in the New York rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs. He was ranked at #50 in Gigwise's list of The Greatest Drummers of All Time.[1] He plays drums with traditional grip.[2]
Early life
Chase was born into a Jewish[citation needed] family and grew up on Long Island, New York, as well as attending Friends Academy in Locust Valley, and Oberlin Conservatory of Music. He is now living in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Career
Chase met Karen O at Ohio's Oberlin College, and he joined the Yeah Yeah Yeahs in 2000 after the original drummer left the trio.[3]
Starting at college Chase played for the rock band The Seconds,[4] and also for his longtime girlfriend Emily Manzo's country music band - until the pair split in 2006.
He has performed in a number of experimental duos with other musicians such as Stefan Tcherepnin and Seth Misterka, with whom he released a CD Duo on the Australian Heathen Skulls label in 2007.[5] Other musicians he has played with include Jessica Pavone, Mary Halvorson, Moppa Elliott, and groups Oakley Hall, Blarvuster, and klezmer-fusionists The Sway Machinery[6]
In May 2010 the Chase/Misterka Duo performed at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival[7] and then a month long Australian tour. A second record The Shape of Sound was released to coincide.[8]
References
- ^ "The Greatest Drummers Of All Time!". Gigwise. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
- ^ "Brian Chase and Seth Misterka". YouTube. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
- ^ Phares, Heather (2002-05-17). "Yeah Yeah Yeahs". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
- ^ Motia, Shahryar (March 14, 2006). "No No No Wave". Music. Village Voice. Retrieved 2010-02-08.
- ^ "Heathen Skulls". Heathen Skulls. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
- ^ Pasternack, Alex (October 10, 2007). "Can't Get Enough of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs (interview)". thebeijinger.com blog. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
- ^ "MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL 2010 — DAY 2". AusJazz Blog. May 4, 2010.
- ^ "Heathen Skulls". Heathen Skulls. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
External links
- Brian Chase's blog
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs official website
- Zildjian Artists official profile
- http://www.chasebrian.com/
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