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Famous Quote: "Very heavy, very powerful. It all comes from the heart. We play from the heart. There are nine guys in the band, so that means a lot of influences. Of course we go back to Slayer, Black Sabbath, Kiss and bands like that. And then you have the new things. Our DJ likes jungle and rave-type music. There's a big spectrum Slipknot falls into."

About - He is 28 years old and is the joker of the band. He wears a Pinocchio mask which he has a couple different variations of. He claims to have seen UFOs. Chris says he is influenced by classic metal drummers and before joining the band, he worked at Burger King.

The Facts:
E-mail: chris@slipknot1.com
- Him and Shawn Crahan(6) make up the two percussionist and backing vocals for Slipknot
- Has a habit of "jacking" off his nose when playing live
- He is the one puking in the hidden track right before "Eyore"
- It is believed that previous Slipknot member Cuddles was Chris in disguise
- His nose on his mask is 7 1/2" long
- Rolling Stone describes him as the most "handsome, wholesome" member of the band
- He use to be in a band called "Shed"
- Has been quoted on saying "This mask reflects my comic personality. Plus I chose it for the bondage factor. When you put it on, it takes you to another place. Its very hot, its very tight, and it hurts - that goes along with the aggression we create."

- Instruments:

Drums are made from Titanium (space shuttle material), made by Shawn(6)
2 mounted toms
1 floor tom
1 bass drum turned on it's side
1 empty steel beer keg