Chris Pierce
Chris Pierce is a soul singer and a song-craftsman. With his second studio recording under his belt entitled "Walking on the Earth" and over 350 live performances in the past two years, Chris Pierce is living by his own words, "all that matters is now." Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Chris has been performing in clubs, on television and on concert tours since before he could drive. He has earned the notoriety of an L.A. underground music legend. Still a young man, Chris Pierce is often described as an old soul and his music has been compared to greats like Bill Withers, Al Green and Otis Redding, yet he has a voice that stands alone. He grew up on classic recordings, and believes in making albums that not only feel good as a whole but can also be broken down and be rediscovered again and again, one song at a time.
We met Chris (a.k.a. CP) through a friend of a friend (a bit random - but usually how things work around here) on the beach when we were shooting our short film Thursday. We became fast friends. Aside from being an amazing artist it was pretty natural because CP is the kind of guy who is inspirational to be around. He has a soul that follows his heart and passions. Over the years he has gained a lot of notoriety (and fans) from the person we met on the beach but he is still the same guy who makes music everyday and tries to make a difference in the world.
Here's what some fellow musicians had to say about Chris.
"Every time I hear Chris play, I want to hold my breath, cause that's all I need. It's simply beautiful and stunning and I never want it to end. It's like love at first sight, minus all the drama." - Tristan Prettyman
"You will be a fan of Chris Pierce if you are a human with blood coursing through your veins. His music is universal, soulful, sharing and surprising. I am a huge fan." - Jamie Cullum
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KCRW's "Morning Becomes Eclectic"
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Wanna see Chris in person - which we highly recommend - check out his upcoming gigs.