Christopher McGuire

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Christopher McGuire
Christopher performing at the Meat Raffle Music Festival #5
Christopher performing at the Meat Raffle Music Festival #5
Background information
Born November 28, 1975(1975-11-28)
Origin Oxford, Ohio
Flag of the United States United States
Instrument(s) Drum set, Percussion
Label(s) Speedstar Records
Noise McCartney Records
Barsuk Records
Chairkickers' Union
V2 Records
Minty Fresh
Associated acts Kid Dakota
Quruli
John Vanderslice
12 Rods
Website www.drumsetplayer.com

Christopher McGuire (クリストファー・マグワイア, born November 28, 1975 -) is an American drum set player, session drummer, drum teacher, and producer. He is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.

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[edit] Early life and career

Christopher McGuire was raised in a musical family. His mother is a singer and his father is an organist.[1] He grew up in Oxford, Ohio, United States.

In 1992, Christopher and other long-time friends and Oxford natives began the band 12 Rods. The group moved to Minneapolis in 1995. Christopher served as the drummer for the band from the start of their career until late September of 1999 when he left the group.

In the summer of 2003, Christopher was hired as a support musician by Japanese band Quruli (くるり) to temporarily fill the position of drummer for the group for summer festival performances. However, in November of 2003 he was hired by Quruli as a full-time member.[2] He continued on with the group, both recording and touring, for the next 11 months. In October of 2004 it was announced that Christopher would be leaving Quruli due to creative differences.[3] Since his departure, the group has only filled the position of drummer with temporary support musicians.

He is also the ex-drummer for American band Kid Dakota.

Other American bands and artists Christopher has performed and/or recorded with include the Legendary Jim Ruiz Group, The Melismatics, Alva Star, Great Girls Blouse, John Vanderslice, Mark Mallman, Willie Wisely, The Court & Spark, The Mountain Goats, Née Née; She, Sir; questionsinletters, West Elliot, and Faux Jean.

While in Japan, Christopher produced Tokyo band Squadcar's second CD. He noted the experience as "killer".

He has also done production work for Minneapolis bands Barfly and Great Girls Blouse.

Christopher is currently a member of the band Puppies who are from his native Oxford.[4]

He is often recognized by his very visual playing and highly positioned crash cymbal.

[edit] Discography

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12 Rods

Alva Star

  • Alligators in the Lobby (2001)

The Court & Spark

  • Witch Season (2004)

Terry Eason

  • Cry Baby EP (2002)

Great Girls Blouse

  • EP No. 2 (2001)

Kid Dakota

  • So Pretty (2001)
  • The West is the Future (2004)

Mark Mallman

The Melismatics

  • Postmodern Rock (2001)

The Mountain Goats

Puppies

  • Sick Machine (2007)

Quruli

  • Antenna (2004)

Squadcar

  • Misses (producer) (2005)

John Vanderslice

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Christopher McGuire BIO. Retrieved on April 5, 2007.
  2. ^ New drummer joins Quruli. Retrieved on April 5, 2007.
  3. ^ Drummer leaves Quruli. Retrieved on April 5, 2007.
  4. ^ BIOGRAPHY: Outcasts and Astronauts. Retrieved on April 5, 2007.

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