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About Me

Chris Pinnick, guitarist and songwriter probably best known as the lead guitarist for "Chicago" from 1980-1985 earning gold and platinum awards for "Chicago" 14,16, 17 and Greatest Hits Vol 1 & 2. Chris recorded with Herb Alpert and earned gold records for his electric guitar work on Herb's hit, "Rise. Chris' guitar work is in demand in the L.A. session circles. He has recorded electric and acoustic guitar for projects with current lead guitarist for "Chicago" Keith Howland, the CD "Am I Still In Your Heart" by Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night), 6 CD collaborations with Chet McCracken (Flight to Moscow, Partners, After the Rain, Tequila, Heart To Heart and Anuenue), CD projects with producer Ray Ruff of "Hit Pros Records"Chris co-wrote the song "This Neighborhood" for the movie "The Hard Way" as well as music for the classic "My Mom's A Werewolf'.Chris is co-owner and operator of Studio C&C in West Hills Ca. Studio C&C is a state-of-the-art digital recording studio featuring 24-track recording and pro-tools systems.
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Member Since: 2/27/2007
Band Website: chrispinnick.com
Influences: Jeff beck, Roy Buchanan, Danny Gatton, Terry Kath,Joe Pass, to many to list but I sure wish I could thank them all
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

HLMP2

Hi Everybody I guess since I have had some messages about HLMP 2 I will explainThis one is a little harder to do with some of the logistic issues.But we will keep trying and hopefully we will find the...
Posted by chris pinnick on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:35:00 PST

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Hi Everyone I just want to say Happy Holidays and a great New Year. I started trying to send out individual messages but I discoverd I have so many wonderful friends I was amazed. So I want ...
Posted by chris pinnick on Mon, 24 Dec 2007 04:43:00 PST

Sydney

Hi Everyone, As some of you have seen or heard I have put Sydney back up.Sydney is my best friend and has helped me thru so much. She is a great inspiration for my writing. She is also responsible for...
Posted by chris pinnick on Sat, 01 Dec 2007 07:41:00 PST

TTRB

Its Back for good now
Posted by chris pinnick on Sat, 06 Oct 2007 12:28:00 PST

My Hero

Hi Well I have always thought about doing a kind of tribute to one of my most favorite guitar players Roy Buchanan.Some of you may not know who he is. Roy is one of the greatest Telecaster players eve...
Posted by chris pinnick on Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:11:00 PST

tune

Well Fairy Tale is back. It seems to have turned into sort of a 70's tune. I love the Procol Harum organ patch. They are one of my favorite bands. Have Fun If you want I will make a download Than...
Posted by chris pinnick on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 07:58:00 PST

Heart To Heart

The snocap tunes are from a CD I did with Chet McCracken about 10 yrs ago. Some of you may know that  on New Years Eve of 95 I had a heart attack waiting to go to my New Years Eve gig Needless to...
Posted by chris pinnick on Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:16:00 PST

Fairy Tale

Howdy Well I took Fairy Tale down because I am doing another version and the guitar is out of tune it will be back hahahahahahaha CP
Posted by chris pinnick on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:57:00 PST

a new song

Well I cant decide if this is a happy song or a sad song and I have yet to figure how to end it.This was a fun song to cause I got some new toys and software.Well hope you like it it may need a bridge...
Posted by chris pinnick on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:48:00 PST

Relaxation

Hi all I have a meditation CD that I did with my friend Roberta Lemon who is a world class yoga instructor. It is very soothing and relaxing for those of us that have stress. Anyhow please check ...
Posted by chris pinnick on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:06:00 PST