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Chris Gaffney (Christopher F. Gaffney) was born on 3 October, 1950 in Vienna, Austria, is an American musician. Discover Chris Gaffney's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 57 years old?
| Popular As |
Christopher F. Gaffney |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
57 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
3 October 1950 |
| Birthday |
3 October |
| Birthplace |
Vienna, Austria |
| Date of death |
17 April, 2008 |
| Died Place |
Newport, California, United States |
| Nationality |
Austria
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Chris Gaffney Height, Weight & Measurements
At 57 years old, Chris Gaffney height not available right now. We will update Chris Gaffney's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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| Hair Color |
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Dating & Relationship status
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.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
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Chris Gaffney Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chris Gaffney worth at the age of 57 years old? Chris Gaffney’s income source is mostly from being a successful musician. He is from Austria. We have estimated Chris Gaffney's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
musician |
Chris Gaffney Social Network
Timeline
Christopher F. Gaffney (October 3, 1950 – April 17, 2008) was an American singer and songwriter from the Southwest.
His career, both as a solo musician and as a member of several bands, was as eclectic as his musical tastes.
Although he never achieved widespread fame, Gaffney, who died at the age of 57 from liver cancer, left his mark on country, rock, soul, and other forms of American music.
In its obituary, the Los Angeles Times described Gaffney as "a peer of [Dave] Alvin, Los Lobos, X and the Red Hot Chili Peppers in chronicling the life of Southern California."
A self-described "army brat," Christopher F. Gaffney was born in Vienna, Austria, he then moved to Livorno, Italy and New York City as a young child.
But Gaffney grew up primarily in southern California and Arizona.
In addition to music, Gaffney loved sports, especially boxing, and earned an LA Golden Gloves championship in 1967 and even trained with boxing hall-of-famer Jackie McCoy.
As a child, he learned to play the accordion and listened to norteno, country,
As a teenager, Gaffney played in various house band and eventually released his first solo album, Road to Indio, in 1986.
Produced by friend Wyman Reese, his debut album demonstrated his "genre-bending" tastes by showcasing forays into honky tonk, soul, and Bakersfield country.
His next album was as Chris Gaffney & the Cold Hard Facts.
Released in 1990, this album revealed Latino influences and dealt with issues of poverty and working-class life.
Two years later, Gaffney released Mi Vida Loca which has been described as a "cross between Merle Haggard and The Blasters."
His next solo album, Loser's Paradise, (1995) was produced by Gaffney's friend Dave Alvin
In 2002, Gaffney formed the band Hacienda Brothers with guitarist and songwriter Dave Gonzalez, founding member of The Paladins.
They recorded their third studio album shortly before Gaffney's death in early 2008.
He died from liver cancer in Newport, California.
In addition to his solo and band work, Gaffney has also toured as a member of Dave Alvin & the Guilty Men and contributed to albums by Lucinda Williams, The Iguanas, Tom Russell, Christy McWilson, The Lonesome Strangers, and Billy Bacon.
In 2009, a tribute album to Gaffney was released, A Man of Somebody's Dreams: A Tribute to the Songs of Chris Gaffney, which included songs played by fellow Hacienda Brothers as well as others such as Dave Alvin and Los Lobos.
In 2011, Dave Alvin included a song about Gaffney, "Run Conejo Run", in his album Eleven Eleven.
