Gunner McGrath
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This page is about Chris "Gunner" McGrath, the musician. For other people of the same name, see Chris McGrath (disambiguation)
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Christopher Leslie McGrath (born September 29, 1978), better known as Gunner McGrath, is the founder, lead singer, and guitarist
of the punk rock
band Much The Same
. In April 2007, he quit Much The Same
citing an overwhelming frustration with the music industry and the lifestyle of a touring musician. He is currently working as a software developer, and spends some of his free time singing in the Willow Creek Community Church
Studio Choir.
Chris McGrath (disambiguation)
Chris McGrath may refer to:* Chris McGrath , former professional footballer* Gunner McGrath, founder, lead singer, and guitarist of the punk rock band Much The Same...
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Christopher Leslie McGrath (born September 29, 1978), better known as Gunner McGrath, is the founder, lead singer, and guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
of the punk rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band Much The Same
Much the Same
Much the Same was a punk rock band from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Their style is based on the fast, melodic skate punk of the mid-to-late 1990s made popular by bands such as NOFX, Lagwagon, and No Use for a Name....
. In April 2007, he quit Much The Same
Much the Same
Much the Same was a punk rock band from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Their style is based on the fast, melodic skate punk of the mid-to-late 1990s made popular by bands such as NOFX, Lagwagon, and No Use for a Name....
citing an overwhelming frustration with the music industry and the lifestyle of a touring musician. He is currently working as a software developer, and spends some of his free time singing in the Willow Creek Community Church
Willow Creek Community Church
Willow Creek Community Church is a non-denominational, multi-generational Evangelical Christian megachurch located in the Chicago suburb of South Barrington, Illinois. It was founded on October 12, 1975 by Bill Hybels, who is currently the senior pastor...
Studio Choir.
Studio Albums
- 1998 - Peabody Myers - Twice the Conviction (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano)
- 2001 - Much The SameMuch the SameMuch the Same was a punk rock band from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Their style is based on the fast, melodic skate punk of the mid-to-late 1990s made popular by bands such as NOFX, Lagwagon, and No Use for a Name....
- Caught Off GuardCaught Off GuardCaught Off Guard is the first official album by Much the Same. At the time, the band was called Don't Look Down. This EP is now out of print and only available at with a bonus track from the same recording session.-Track listing:# "Moto" – 2:24...
(Lead Vocals, Guitar) - 2003 - Much The SameMuch the SameMuch the Same was a punk rock band from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Their style is based on the fast, melodic skate punk of the mid-to-late 1990s made popular by bands such as NOFX, Lagwagon, and No Use for a Name....
- Quitters Never WinQuitters Never WinQuitters Never Win is the first full-length studio album by Much the Same.-Track listing:# "Wish" – 3:00# "Conclusion" – 2:31# "New Years" – 2:31# "Liar" – 3:03# "Masquerade" – 3:06# "Hits Home" – 3:21# "Quitters Never Win" – 3:14...
(Lead Vocals, Guitar) - 2003 - Anti-FlagAnti-FlagAnti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth...
- The Terror StateThe Terror State-Personnel:* Justin Sane- Guitar & lead vocals* Chris Head- Guitar & vocals* Chris #2- Bass & lead vocals* Pat Thetic- Drums...
(Backing Vocals) - 2004 - Break the SilenceBreak the Silence"Break The Silence" is the debut and winning single of South African Idols co-winner Jason Hartman. The single was available for digital download via the Nokia Music Store on 4 May 2009. It has since entered major South African radio charts with healthy debuts....
- Near Life Experience (Backing Vocals) - 2005 - Last Annual - Last Annual (Backing Vocals)
- 2006 - Anti-FlagAnti-FlagAnti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth...
- For Blood and EmpireFor Blood and Empire-Variations:*Some Australian and European releases add "Corporate Rock" – 1:53 as track 14.*The Japanese release adds "The New Millennium Generation" - 3:08 as track 14...
(Backing Vocals) - 2006 - Much The SameMuch the SameMuch the Same was a punk rock band from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Their style is based on the fast, melodic skate punk of the mid-to-late 1990s made popular by bands such as NOFX, Lagwagon, and No Use for a Name....
- Survive (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano) - 2007 - Anti-FlagAnti-FlagAnti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth...
- A Benefit for Victims of Violent CrimeA Benefit for Victims of Violent Crime-Personnel:*Justin Sane- Guitar & Lead Vocals*Chris Head- Guitar & Vocals*Chris #2- Bass & Lead Vocals*Pat Thetic- Drums...
(Backing Vocals) - 2010 - Opposite Way - Just a Matter of Time (Backing Vocals)
- 2011 - Aaron Neiquist - A New Liturgy No. 1 (Backing Vocals)
Compilations
- 1999 - Fun With Dirt: The Greatest Bands You've Never Heard
- Don't Look DownMuch the SameMuch the Same was a punk rock band from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Their style is based on the fast, melodic skate punk of the mid-to-late 1990s made popular by bands such as NOFX, Lagwagon, and No Use for a Name....
"Father & Son" (Lead Vocals, Guitar)
- Don't Look Down
- 2000 - Fun With Dirt 2: Songs You'll Like If You Have Good Taste
- Don't Look DownMuch the SameMuch the Same was a punk rock band from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Their style is based on the fast, melodic skate punk of the mid-to-late 1990s made popular by bands such as NOFX, Lagwagon, and No Use for a Name....
"Sample" (Lead Vocals, Guitar) - Never Fails "Big Surprise" (Guitar, Vocals)
- Don't Look Down
- 2002 - 2 Sugar Sampler Vol. 2
- Much The SameMuch the SameMuch the Same was a punk rock band from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Their style is based on the fast, melodic skate punk of the mid-to-late 1990s made popular by bands such as NOFX, Lagwagon, and No Use for a Name....
"Quitters Never Win", "One of a Kind" (Lead Vocals, Guitar)
- Much The Same
- 2004 - Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1 is a Rock Against Bush compilation album released on the Fat Wreck Chords record label. It contains a collection of songs, both released and unreleased, by various punk rock artists and includes a bonus DVD with political facts, commentary regarding the U.S...
- Anti-FlagAnti-FlagAnti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth...
"The School of Assassins" (Backing Vocals)
- Anti-Flag
- 2006 - I Killed Punk Rock
- Much The SameMuch the SameMuch the Same was a punk rock band from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Their style is based on the fast, melodic skate punk of the mid-to-late 1990s made popular by bands such as NOFX, Lagwagon, and No Use for a Name....
"The Greatest Betrayal (Demo Version)" (Lead Vocals, Guitar)
- Much The Same
- 2006 - HAIR: Chicago Punk Cuts
- Much The SameMuch the SameMuch the Same was a punk rock band from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Their style is based on the fast, melodic skate punk of the mid-to-late 1990s made popular by bands such as NOFX, Lagwagon, and No Use for a Name....
"The Greatest Betrayal" (Lead Vocals, Guitar)
- Much The Same