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Christopher Hall
Hall performing live with Stabbing Westward in 2018.
Hall performing live with Stabbing Westward in 2018.
Background information
Birth nameRobert Christopher Hall[1]
Born (1965-05-18) May 18, 1965 (age 58)
Illinois, US[2]
GenresIndustrial rock, alternative rock, punk rock, heavy metal, electronica, new wave
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, keyboards
LabelsColumbia Records, Koch Records, Sony Records, DC Records
Websitestabbingwestward.bandcamp.com

Christopher Hall (born Robert Christopher Hall, May 18, 1965)[1] is an American musician best known as a founding member and vocalist for the industrial rock band Stabbing Westward. Hall met keyboardist Walter Flakus in 1984 and formed the band in Macomb, Illinois.[3] After the breakup of Stabbing Westward in 2002,[4] Hall founded a new band, The Dreaming in 2001. After reuniting in 2016, Hall has remained active with Stabbing Westward and released a new album, titled Chasing Ghosts in March of 2022.[5]

Personal life

Hall has stated that he attended Western Illinois University during the early years of Stabbing Westward, alongside keyboardist Walter Flakus.[6] Hall is married and has 2 sons.

Discography

Stabbing Westward

1994 - Ungod

1996 - Wither Blister Burn & Peel

1998 - Darkest Days

2001 - Stabbing Westward

2022 - Chasing Ghosts

The Dreaming

2008 - Etched In Blood

2011 - Puppet

2015 - Rise Again

References

  1. ^ a b "Shazam". Shazam. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  2. ^ "Christopher Hall's Loft". StabWest Addicted. 2003. Archived from the original on October 6, 2010. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
  3. ^ "MTV.com". Mtv.com. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  4. ^ "Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on May 9, 2006. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  5. ^ Childers, Chad (May 21, 2020). "Stabbing Westward Working on First New Album in 19 Years". Loudwire. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  6. ^ "Archival and interview sources", George Grant, Toronto: University of Toronto Press, January 31, 1996, doi:10.3138/9781442675285-031, ISBN 978-1-4426-7528-5, retrieved November 1, 2020

External links

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