BIOGRAPHY
WORLD CLASS DRUMMER
With a style of playing that combines power and finesse, Chris Sweeney is one of the most in-demand drummer in Asia,
Self-Discipline, Hard Work, fueled by passion and education, Chris has the ability to inspires and educates his audiences.
He has inspired so many drummers over the years. When you hear Chris you know instantly it’s him He brought a personality to the drums
Chris Sweeney was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA
1978-1980 Wesley College Dover Delaware. Graduated with an Associate Arts Degree in Music.
1982-1983 Musicians Institute (PIT). Won Outstanding drummer of Year. Awarded Yamaha Drum Set.
1984-1989 Australian Band Wa Wa Nee. 3 Top 10 singles. Top 20 US Billboard Hit 1987. Wrote Song Entitled “ One Day” Blush Album.
1990-1991 Jason Donovan Doin Fine World Tour.
1992-1994 Wendy Matthews Australian Artist. Live at the Sydney Opera House Concert Dvd.
Bubaca West Senegal Band.Recorded one album
1994-1999 Funkey Bangkok Thailand. Band Leader.
2000-2001 Novotel Swingshot Zooties Band with Urs Mossman
2001-2002 Novotel hotel Cm2 with own band Muthabeat
2002-2003 Novotel hotel with Ghetto Tea Party
2003-2011 Randy Cannon. Jazz Pianist. Sheraton Grande Bangkok Thailand.
2012 Imperial Queens Park Hotel with Classic Rock Band Wildside and Jerry Byrd Jazz guitarist.
2012 "As Is" Pattaya Thailand. 2014- 2015 Randy Cannon Trio. Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok, Thailand.
2015- June 30, 2016 Kuramathi Island Resort Maldives. Jafar Curry’ Purple Alert Band.
August 2016- Shenzhen Poly Theatre with Sam McNally, Simone Waddell, Blaine Whittaker. Austism Charity Concert.
Appears in Steven Seagal Music vdo “ Girl It’s Alright.
Have played on many Australian and Thai albums.
Have worked with many artists, Randy and Steve Cannon, Tony Lakatos , Francois Lindemann, David Gomes, Eldee Young, Jeremy Monteiro, Alice Day, Grace Knight, Darryl Braithwaite, Doug Williams, Eurogliders, Wendy Saddington, Harvey James, Richard Clapton, Gyan, Koh Mr.Saxman, Andrew Oh, Errol Buddle, Craig Walters, Peter Northcote, Jean Baylor, Deborah Davis ,Cheryl Hayes and countless local Australian, Thai bands.
Albums Recorded
Wa Wa Nee Wa Wa Nee
Wa Wa Nee Ultra Mixes
Wa Wa Nee Blush
Eurogliders Groove
Gyan Reddest Red
Gondwana Travelling Songs
Nick La Fleur 1 Microphone
Paul Begaud Everybody
Sharnnyar Connexion
Bu Baca Diop Stand
Dave Dobbyn Shaky Isles
Koh Mr. Saxman Sax Appeal
Margot Smith Sleeping with the Lion
Prode Tanapat Early Morning
Warner Music Thailand Baby Dance Produced
System 4 Beyond Sex
Nicole Another Part of Me
Thai Artist Ann For Men
Randy Cannon Group Improvisations On A Theme
Yair Ka Bomb Mai Kuer Ja Rak Ter
Teaching Experience:
1985-1992 Billy Hydes Drum Clinic Sydney Australia
1993-1994 Australian Institute of Music Sydney Australia
1994-1995 Pattana International School Bangkok Thailand
1998-2000 Silapakorn University Bangkok Thailand
1998-1999 Mifa/Grammy School Bangkok Thailand