Age, Biography and Wiki
Chris Frantz (Charton Christopher Frantz) was born on 8 May, 1951 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, U.S., is an American musician, drummer and record producer (b. 1951). Discover Chris Frantz'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 72 years old?
| Popular As |
Charton Christopher Frantz |
| Occupation |
Drummer |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
8 May, 1951 |
| Birthday |
8 May |
| Birthplace |
Fort Campbell, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Musician with the age 72 years old group.
Chris Frantz Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Chris Frantz height not available right now. We will update Chris Frantz's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Chris Frantz's Wife?
His wife is Tina Weymouth (m. 1977)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Tina Weymouth (m. 1977) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Robin Frantz, Egan Frantz |
Chris Frantz Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chris Frantz worth at the age of 72 years old? Chris Frantz’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from United States. We have estimated Chris Frantz'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 Frantz Social Network
Timeline
Charton Christopher Frantz (born May 8, 1951) is an American musician and record producer.
He is the drummer for both Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club, both of which he co-founded with wife and Talking Heads bassist, Tina Weymouth.
Byrne and Frantz formed a band called the Artistics, which went on to become Talking Heads, in 1973.
Weymouth, then Frantz's girlfriend, joined the band in 1975 after they had moved to New York City.
Frantz and Weymouth were married in 1977 and have two sons.
Frantz and Weymouth formed Tom Tom Club in 1980, when Talking Heads went on hiatus due to Byrne's solo efforts.
He and Weymouth produced the Happy Mondays' 1992 album, Yes Please! and the Scottish group Angelfish's self-titled album, in addition to producing multiple albums for Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers.
Frantz and Weymouth also contributed backing vocals and percussion for Gorillaz self-titled debut album.
He is ranked number 12 in Stylus Magazine's list of the 50 greatest rock drummers and hosts a monthly radio program, "Chris Frantz the Talking Head", on 89.5 WPKN in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Frantz and Weymouth are also closely associated with the Compass Point All Stars movement.
After Phish covered Talking Heads' Remain in Light, Frantz become known as an influence on the modern jamband scene.
Weymouth, Frantz, and Jerry Harrison reunited as The Heads for a one-off album called No Talking, Just Head in 1996, featuring a rotating cast of vocalists, including Debbie Harry.
In 2002, Frantz was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Talking Heads.
Born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Charton Christopher Frantz graduated from Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Frantz's memoir, Remain in Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina, was published in July 2020 (St. Martin's Press in the US and Faber and Faber in the UK).
On Memorial Day Weekend 2020, Frantz suffered a heart attack that required the insertion of three stents.
In March 2022, Frantz and Tina Weymouth were in a car collision with a drunk driver.
