Born as Christopher Edwards Gamper on June 28th, 1970; also known as Chris or Gamper or Gamp or certain extremely flattering terms (or less then desirable terms) not proper for a persons historical representation.

Christopher has been playing the drums since the age of 8, performing professionally since 1987. In 1995 he completed a bachelors degree in Jazz Studies/Percussion form Central State University, Ohio which demanded proficiency in drumset as well as vibraphone, marimba, steel drums and accessory percussion. He performs and records regularly on drumset in the San Francisco Bay Area with small jazz combos. He also continues his work on solo compositions for marimba, vibraphone and tenor steel drum. As of recent, you may also catch him causing people to boogie down with some San Francisco funk projects