About Chris Childs
Born 1959. Chris Childs is a British guitarist.
Christopher James Childs (born 24 June 1959) is an English bass player who is a member of the hard rock band Thunder since 1996.
Born in the Essex village of Writtle, Chris Childs joined Thunder in November 1996, replacing Mikael Höglund, and has previously played with artists such as Paul Young, Andy Summers, Colin Blunstone, Then Jerico, Waterfront, Never The Bride and Go West. He also played bass with Russ Ballard, The Don Airey Band, toured with Luke Morley and Peter Shoulder's band The Union, Eagles tribute act The Ultimate Eagles, and as of 2025, is a member of Tyketto.
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Who is Chris Childs?
British musician
When was Chris Childs born?
Chris Childs was born on 24 June 1959 in Writtle.
What is Chris Childs's occupation?
Chris Childs is a guitarist.
What nationality is Chris Childs?
Chris Childs is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Chris Childs (bassist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chris Childs. https://biography.guide/chris-childs-guitarist/
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Chicago: "Chris Childs." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chris-childs-guitarist/.
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