Chris Thompson (Canadian musician)

Chris Thompson
Born (1971-07-04) July 4, 1971 (age 53)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
OriginMoncton, New Brunswick, Canada
GenresIndie rock, noise pop, alternative rock
Occupation(s)musician, singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Drums, vocals, guitar, bass
LabelsSub Pop
Sappy

Chris Thompson (born July 4, 1971) is a Canadian musician[1] who has performed in a variety of Maritime bands, including Eric's Trip,[2] The Memories Attack,[3] Orange Glass, and his solo project Moon Socket.[4] Although Thompson was born in Ottawa, his family moved to Moncton, New Brunswick when he was five years old.[4] Thompson began Moon Socket before Eric's Trip had broken up.[5]

Thompson contributed to former Eric's Trip bandmate Julie Doiron's 2007 album Woke Myself Up.[6]

As of 2022, Thompson is also a member of the rock bands Diamondtown[7] since September 2018, and Gemstones,[8] since February 2021.

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  7. ^ "Diamondtown". Diamondtown.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  8. ^ "Gemstones". Gemstones.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 8 June 2023.