Tribute to Chris Joannou from Silverchair

Christopher John Joannou (born 10 November 1979) is an Australian musician of Macedonian descent, best known as the bass player for the successful alternative rock band Silverchair. Born in Newcastle, New South Wales, he has a twin sister and an older sister. He was the first of the three band members to cut his long hair short. Joannou was nicknamed 'Lumberjack' by Silverchair fans for his love of trees, and plaid shirts. Chris' bandmate Ben taught him how to play bass guitar, making him the only Band member who didn't know how to play an instrument. However, he learned quickly.

As well as being a well known bassist, Joannou was the assistant producer for The Mess Hall albums Feeling Sideways and the ARIA award winning Notes From A Ceiling.

He has used mainly G&L and Fender Precision Basses, and almost exclusively uses Ampeg B-15 Portaflex combos. As reported to gearwire.com, Joannou uses an Ampeg SVT-2 into and Ampeg 810 cabinet and a new Ampeg B15 combo in his live set-up.

In 2006 Joannou spoke at the launch of a mental health scholarship set up to honor his cousin Nathan Trepezanov who had committed suicide at the age of 21 in January

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Silverchair is an Australian alternative rock band. The band formed as Innocent Criminals in Newcastle, New South Wales, in 1992, with their current lineup of vocalist and guitarist Daniel Johns, bass guitarist Chris Joannou, and drummer Ben Gillies. Silverchair have been highly successful in the Australian recording industry, receiving the industry's flagship awards, the ARIA Awards, a record 20 times. The band has also received six APRA Awards.

Silverchair found early success when one of their first songs, "Tomorrow", won a local music competition run by Australian television network SBS. The band were soon signed by Murmur, and were successful on the Australian and international rock stages. In 2003, following the release of Diorama, the band announced a hiatus, during which time members recorded with side projects The Dissociatives, The Mess Hall, and Tambalane. Silverchair were reunited at the 2005 Wave Aid concerts, and went on to release Young Modern and play the Across the Great Divide tour with Powderfinger.

Silverchair's sound has evolved throughout their career, differing sounds on specific albums steadily growing more ambitious over the years, from post-grunge on their debut to their more recent orchestral prog-infused chamber-pop. The songwriting and singing of Daniel Johns has been noted as improving steadily while the band has developed an increased element of complexity in later works. Silverchair have sold in excess of over 6 million records to date.

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[leach987654321]

What song is this?

[MechkinKamen]

The name of the song played on this clip is named "Low."

The song was released on the fifth Silverchair album "Young Modern." It is one of my favourites.

[VMROmakedonka]

i am inlove! lol:)))))))))))))

[Silverchairbabe]

Chris is one tasty man and he is definately packing!!!! =P

[Deep4174]

Chris appreciate the tribute to nathan trepezanov, he was my 1st cousin, my younger brother ill never forget you nathan, love from your cousin robert, RIP brother, btw, my daughter ivana ur niece u never got to meet but im sure ur looking out for her always stares at ur photo like she has a firm connection with it. I know ur with us.

[omandu64]

it's a great guy...thanx for this tribute.

and yes it's daniel jhon who sings

[carmelocj15]

yeah

[Ci4nyde]

is daniel who sings?