Chris Tomson

Not to be confused with Chris Thomsen or Chris Thomson.
Chris Tomson
Chris Tomson performing with Vampire Weekend in Hamburg, November 2, 2007, the band's first gig in Europe
Chris Tomson performing with Vampire Weekend in Hamburg, November 2, 2007, the band's first gig in Europe
Background information
Birth nameChristopher William Tomson
Born (1984-03-06) March 6, 1984 (age 40)
OriginUpper Freehold Township, New Jersey, United States
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Drums
  • percussion
  • vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active2006-present
Labels
Member of
Websitehttp://www.vampireweekend.com/

Christopher William Tomson (born March 6, 1984),[7] commonly known by his initials "CT", is an American singer, songwriter and musician, best known as the drummer for New York–based indie rock band Vampire Weekend. He is also the lead vocalist and guitarist for a side project called Dams of the West, for which he writes and records the entirety of its music.

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