C. J. Snare

C.J. Snare
Snare, performing in 2009
Background information
Born	(1959-12-14) December 14, 1959 (age 57)
Origin	Washington, D.C., U.S.
Genres	Hard rock, heavy metal
Occupation(s)	Singer, Keyboardist, Songwriter, Producer, Mixing Engineer
Instruments	Vocals, piano, keyboards, bass guitar
Years active	1980–present
Associated acts	FireHouse, Maxx Warrior, Scrap Metal, Rubicon Cross, CJ Snare
Website	www.facebook.com/cjsnare www.rubiconcross.net

Carl "C.J." Snare (born December 14, 1959) is a session musician, and songwriter best known for being the frontman and founding member of the band FireHouse. He co-wrote most of the band's songs and has had 7 songs chart in the Billboard Hot 100 Charts, five of which were top 40. He also appears periodically with his other band, Rubicon Cross, and occasionally appears with Scrap Metal. He continues to tour with FireHouse and works as a Producer and Mixing engineer.