Age, Biography and Wiki
Chris Bender (Christopher Lamont Bender) was born on 2 August, 1972 in Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S., is an American musician. Discover Chris Bender'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 19 years old?
| Popular As |
Christopher Lamont Bender |
| Occupation |
Singer |
| Age |
19 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
2 August, 1972 |
| Birthday |
2 August |
| Birthplace |
Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Date of death |
3 November, 1991 |
| Died Place |
Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Chris Bender Height, Weight & Measurements
At 19 years old, Chris Bender height not available right now. We will update Chris Bender's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| 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 |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
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Chris Bender Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chris Bender worth at the age of 19 years old? Chris Bender’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. He is from United States. We have estimated Chris Bender'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 |
Singer |
Chris Bender Social Network
Timeline
Christopher Lamont Bender (August 2, 1972 – November 3, 1991) was an American R&B singer who reached the national music charts in 1991 with the album entitled Draped before his murder.
Christopher Lamont Bender was the youngest of six children to Andrew Bender, a construction worker and Betty Ann Bender, a nurse's aide.
He was born on August 2, 1972, in Brockton, Massachusetts.
The Bender family were active in church and at the age of 10 years old, Bender sang an emotional "Amazing Grace".
Bender's musical influences were Michael Jackson, Prince, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye and New Edition.
At the age of 12, Bender met Bobby Jones who owned a studio and helped Chris Bender develop his singing voice, and they were called The Next Generation with the late Robert L Winstead as their manager.
At the recording studio called Annie Mae Recording in the city of Brockton and Major recording studio called Normandy Sounds in Warren RI and At 14 years old, Bender formed a group with his two brothers and two cousins called "Steady Life", performing in Brockton.
Bender was expelled from Brockton High School at 16 for fighting in school.
He went to New York City and met Earl Williams who became his manager and got him a record deal with Epic Records in 1989.
Bender was from the Boston, Massachusetts, area, growing up in Brockton and Waltham.
At the age of 16, Bender recorded his first album, Chris Bender, for Epic Records.
The first single "Baby Girl" was released in 1989 but limited copies of the album were released.
Bender's manager Terryl L. Calloway later stated about Baby Girl: " The video was never [released]. " Bender nevertheless went on to secure a $500,000 contract with EastWest Records.
He signed a seven-album contract, although only one album on that contract was released before his death.
The album Draped hit No. 92 on the Billboard magazine R&B album chart.
His two charted singles "I Knew" and "That's Not The Way" broke into the top 70 on the Hot R&B Singles chart.
Other songs he was known for included "Who Will I Choose" and "Kiss and Make Up".
His first single "I Knew" peaked at #43 on Billboards R&B singles chart, staying on there for 10 weeks.
The follow-up single "That's Not The Way" peaked at #68
on the Billboards Hot R&B singles chart, staying on the chart for 5 weeks.
"I Knew" was his only music video.
On November 3, 1991, at 2:17 am, Bender was shot and killed in Brockton while sitting in his blue Mercedes Benz outside of the Crescent Court housing project where his mother lived.
Bender was sitting in the driver's seat of the car.
His 17 year-old cousin, Jesse Starks, was sitting in the passenger's seat.
Bender and Starks were smoking marijuana and talking when three hooded men approached and fired 21 gunshots at the vehicle.
Bender used his body to shield Starks from the gunshots.
Starks was unharmed, but Bender was struck four times in the back of his torso and once in his elbow.
He later died from his wounds in the hospital.
On November 9, 1991, Bender was buried at Melrose Cemetery in Plymouth County in Brockton, Massachusetts.
Eroy Kindell was convicted of second degree murder; he was released on parole in 2008.
His accomplice Stephen "Sticks" Fernandes was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life without parole.
