Christopher Reece
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Christopher Reece (born July 28, 1959) is an American
musician. He was the drummer of The Lewd (1981–1983) and Social Distortion
(1984–1993).
Reece was 22 years old in 1981 when he started playing drums for The Lewd. He left the band in 1983. The following year he was hired by Mike Ness
to join Social Distortion
, along with bassist John Maurer
. Reece's first recording with the band was the 1988 release Prison Bound
. He also played drums on their next two albums, 1990's self-titled
release, and Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell
in 1992. Reece left Social Distortion
in 1993 and was replaced by Randy Carr
.
In the spring of 1980, Chris lived in the Bay Area and formed a band with guitarist, Terry Too Loud. They were scheduled to open for Public Image Ltd/Johnny Rotten, but Chris's car with drums in tow, wouldn't run, and never made the gig. Terry went on to form White Silence, aka The White Niggas, sessioned with The Sea Hags in '85, and then onto The Deep Six. He had more gigs with Chris before he moved to Los Angeles.
He is currently the owner of The Pike Bar & Grill, in Long Beach, CA
. Some of the well known customers refer to him as the "Owner of the Restaurant"
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musician. He was the drummer of The Lewd (1981–1983) and Social Distortion
Social Distortion
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness , Jonny Wickersham , Brent Harding and David Hidalgo, Jr...
(1984–1993).
Reece was 22 years old in 1981 when he started playing drums for The Lewd. He left the band in 1983. The following year he was hired by Mike Ness
Mike Ness
Mike Ness is an American guitarist, vocalist, and chief songwriter for the punk rock band Social Distortion, which was formed in 1978. As of Dennis Danell's death in 2000, he is now the only original member of the band...
to join Social Distortion
Social Distortion
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness , Jonny Wickersham , Brent Harding and David Hidalgo, Jr...
, along with bassist John Maurer
John Maurer
John Maurer was the long time bass guitar player for Social Distortion from 1984 to 2004. He was replaced by Rancid's Matt Freeman. He joined Social Distortion after the departure of Brent Liles....
. Reece's first recording with the band was the 1988 release Prison Bound
Prison Bound
Prison Bound is the second studio album by Social Distortion, was released in 1988. This is the first album with bass guitarist John Maurer and drummer Christopher Reece...
. He also played drums on their next two albums, 1990's self-titled
Social Distortion (album)
Social Distortion is the eponymous third studio album by the American punk rock band Social Distortion, released on March 27, 1990, through Epic Records. After touring in support of its previous full-length studio album, Prison Bound , Social Distortion signed with Epic in 1989 and began work on...
release, and Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell
Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell
Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell is the fourth studio album by the American punk rock band Social Distortion, released on February 11, 1992. It continues the melding of country and rockabilly influences with punk that began two albums before with Prison Bound. Clear influences include Hank...
in 1992. Reece left Social Distortion
Social Distortion
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness , Jonny Wickersham , Brent Harding and David Hidalgo, Jr...
in 1993 and was replaced by Randy Carr
Randy Carr
Randy Carr was born in Santa Monica, California and started playing drums at the age of 12 years old. Over the years he played drums in many rock music groups in the Orange County area of Southern California including 7th Grade, Silicone Silos, 16 Tons, and Social Distortion. Randy also played...
.
In the spring of 1980, Chris lived in the Bay Area and formed a band with guitarist, Terry Too Loud. They were scheduled to open for Public Image Ltd/Johnny Rotten, but Chris's car with drums in tow, wouldn't run, and never made the gig. Terry went on to form White Silence, aka The White Niggas, sessioned with The Sea Hags in '85, and then onto The Deep Six. He had more gigs with Chris before he moved to Los Angeles.
He is currently the owner of The Pike Bar & Grill, in Long Beach, CA
Long Beach, California
Long Beach is a city situated in Los Angeles County in Southern California, on the Pacific coast of the United States. The city is the 36th-largest city in the nation and the seventh-largest in California. As of 2010, its population was 462,257...
. Some of the well known customers refer to him as the "Owner of the Restaurant"