Chris Holton

A little history....

I am semi retired from n.h.r.a. drag racing as a Hemi engine builder for Super Stock drag Racing I have been to the top of the mountain winning the 2004 "hemi challenge" at the u.s. nationals as a crew member/engine builder... I quit drinking in 2010 after being drunk for 35 years and went back to my love of competitive table tennis, I have met my goals and I am starting to wind down this crazy way of life maybe 2-3 more years of training... I am back!...I quit music for over 10 years and I have purchased all new up-dated equipment and I am starting to write songs again, in a few months I will be playing a lot..I also enjoy riding my 2015 MV AGUSTA 800 Dragster RR motorcycle and plan on doing some long distance touring in the near future...

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

I have the music swirling around in my head all day long, I like writing original songs and soon I will be producing my own tracks...

What is your music dream?

I just like writing songs, I don't have any dreams of success although it would be fun to have one of my songs get some rotation on the radio, I guess that would be the dream...

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

Over population control and radical religious views...

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Anything from the Beatles..monkeys..and the Kingston trio..

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Black Sabbath...the Animals..The Who..Jimi Hendrix.....as far as newer stuff I really like Chevelle a lot..marilyn manson..a lot of thrash bands and older punk rock..Sex pistols..Black flag..circle jerks...

What inspires you to make music?

I like singing, although Im not great I can get the job done I also love Guitars I like looking at them owning them and creating sounds..

What is the message you want to send with your music?

I hope a few people think my music sounds cool, I have no motives or silent messages just rock I write about different things...

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

I like it but sometimes it's not worth all of the work and the cost of traveling just to play in front of 10 people..yes it has happened!

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

Most of the "guitar hero's" now days are youtubers...being in a band is not so hot anymore...

What do you think of Drooble?

I think Drooble is one of the coolest ideas to come along in a long time...

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Being able to get my music to the right place and getting some feedback from corporate level...

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Yes, but I don't go to very many shows anymore...mostly facebook and youtube...

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Have good songs, that will allways win...

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Willie Hines...