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hystericali · Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:52 pm Post subject: Chris Facts

Full Name: Christopher Anthony Wolstenholme

Born: December 2nd 1978, Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Instrument: Bass Guitar, vocals, occasional keyboards.

Chris was born in Rotherham on the 2nd December 1978, and moved to Teignmouth in 1989.

He wasn't really interested in music to start with, but started to play guitar when he was at school, and joined a band. Later, he became a drummer in another school band. After line up changes in Matt and Dom's band they asked him to join them, but as a bass player.

He previously worked in a guitar shop.

He is married to Kelly and they have three children.

Chris's favourite bands include Korn, The Deftones and Helmet.

He is an avid follower of Rotherham United Football Club

He broke his hand while on the Cure's Curiosa tour in the USA after a tackle with Didz from The Cooper Temple Cause

Matt says his worst habit is farting

He was complemented for his bass playing by Sir Paul McCartney after Muse's headlining slot at Glastonbury 2004

He started of as a drummer

He collects James Bond films

When he was growing up he wanted to be a footballer and hung round with all the sporty kids

He uses his fingers to play bass rather than use a pick.

He sometimes plays guitar on stage, and keyboards during 'Blackout'

He worked on an ice cream van ''executive position, mind''

He once soundchecked for Status Quo in Plymouth in 1997

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MUSE CALENDAR 2006/07
27th August 2006 - Leeds Festival
17th November 2006 - Nottingham Arena
18th November 2006 - Sheffield Arena
16th June 2007 - WEMBLEY STADIUM
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