Chris O'Brien, originally from Toronto, is a Los Angeles based drummer and composer who writes music for various TV shows such as Entertainment Tonight, The Insider, Dr. Phil, and Rachael Ray among others. Songs co-written with his band mates in The Lift have found their way into TV programs such as NBC's hit show ER, E!'s Dr. 90210, CW's Hidden Palms, MTV's The Real World and many others.
As a drummer, Chris has supplied the groove behind artists The Lift, Robynn Ragland, Alfie Zappacosta, Katie Neil, Duane Neillson, Harem Scarem, Chris Smith, Glenn Allen, Lanterna, Nancy Nash, Randi Soyland, Norm Jones and Dale Morningstar. Producers and songwriters Chris has recorded with include Dave Tyson, Matthew Gerrard, Christopher Ward, Eddie Schwartz, Jerry Mosby, Steve Booker, Dominic Messenger, Cliff Downs, and Gerald O'Brien.
After assembling and editing Bashiri Johnson's Ethno Techno percussion loop library, Chris created the award winning Stark Raving Beats drum loop library for world reknown soundware distributor ILIO. In 2005, Chris added new bonus drumloops to the collection and Stark Raving Beats was released anew as a S.A.G.E. Expander for the ubiquitous Stylus RMX Software plug-in.
As a programmer and tech throughout the 90's, Chris lent his expertise to artists such as Michael Jackson, Amy Grant, Barry Manilow, Lionel Richie, Michael W. Smith, Greg Phillinganes, Steve Ferrone, Billie Myers and Tina Arena.
Chris is the drummer in the house band for The Learning Channel's show "The Singing Office" hosted by Joey Fatone and Mel B. Chris is available for hire for drum sessions via internet exchange, live gigs in Southern California, and composing for TV/Film and production music libraries.
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