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Chris Layton is an American musician and songwriter best known as the longtime drummer for the blues-rock band Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble. He was born on November 16, 1955 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Layton began playing drums at the age of 12, and by the time he was in high school, he was playing in local bands. He attended college at Southwest Texas State University, where he met Stevie Ray Vaughan. The two became friends and eventually formed Double Trouble.
Layton has been a member of Double Trouble since its inception in 1978. He has played on all of the band's albums, including their debut album, Texas Flood, which was released in 1983. He has also toured extensively with the band, playing in venues all over the world.
Layton has also worked as a session musician, playing on albums by artists such as Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, and B.B. King. He has also released two solo albums, Layton's Lament and The Big Picture.
As of 2021, Chris Layton's net worth is estimated to be roughly $2 million.
| Popular As |
Christopher Layton |
| Occupation |
Musician |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
16 November, 1955 |
| Birthday |
16 November |
| Birthplace |
Mathis, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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Chris Layton Height, Weight & Measurements
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Chris Layton Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Chris Layton worth at the age of 69 years old? Chris Layton’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated
Chris Layton's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
After Stevie said he needed a drummer, I had been playing a lot of Texas blues and Chicago blues records for Chris. We had figured out a way to get the headphones from the living room to the back room where Chris had his drums set up. He was playing along with these records, and Stevie walked in the house and Chris had the headphones on. He tapped Chris on the shoulder and said, 'I'll give you a try if you'll play what I want' – something to that effect.
Chris was a great student and learned to play that stuff really well and quickly. It was a situation where if Stevie wanted him to play a certain way, he'd sit down and show him.
Layton would continue to record and perform with Vaughan and Double Trouble until Vaughan's death on August 27, 1990. He said of Vaughan's death: "Stevie meant everything to me musically. His death was the worst thing that ever happened to me." Following his death, Layton and Shannon formed the Arc Angels, with guitarists Doyle Bramhall II and Charlie Sexton. In 1994, they formed Storyville with David Lee Holt, David Grissom, and singer Malford Milligan. Layton and Shannon played on the 1994 album Something Inside of Me by Little Jimmy King. Layton appeared with Shannon in a tribute to Vaughan broadcast on Austin City Limits in 1995. Layton and Shannon also released their first solo album, Been a Long Time (2001), and featured many special guests such as Dr. John and Willie Nelson. In 2003, Layton formed Grady with leader Gordie (Grady) Johnson, and has worked with many other artists including Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson, and Susan Tedeschi.
On September 10, 1978, Layton joined Vaughan in Double Trouble, taking the name from a song by Otis Rush. After Tommy Shannon replaced Newhouse in 1981, Double Trouble performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival in July 1982, where its performance caught the attention of Jackson Browne. The band's debut album, Texas Flood (1983), was recorded in Browne's studio and became a commercial success. The album was produced by John H. Hammond and sold more than half a million copies by the end of the year.
Christopher "Chris" Layton (born November 16, 1955), also known as "Whipper", is an American drummer who rose to fame as one of the founding members of Double Trouble, a blues rock band led by Stevie Ray Vaughan. Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, Layton moved to Austin in 1975 and joined the band Greezy Wheels. He later joined Vaughan's band Double Trouble in 1978. After forming successful partnerships with bandmates Tommy Shannon and Reese Wynans, Double Trouble recorded and performed with Vaughan until his death in 1990. Layton and Shannon later formed supergroups such as the Arc Angels, Storyville, and Grady. Layton is the drummer for the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band.
Christopher Layton was born on November 16, 1955 in Corpus Christi, Texas. During his childhood, Layton lived in Mathis, Texas, a small community where his father owned a car dealership. After hearing Chubby Checker's version of "The Twist", Layton became fascinated with playing the drums. He moved back to Corpus Christi and acquired his first drum set at the age of 13. Layton graduated from W. B. Ray High School, where he was part of the school band. After attending Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Layton moved to Austin on December 18, 1975, joining the band Greezy Wheels.
