Chris "Spacewolf" Feinstein | |
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Chris Feinstein performing at the Wellmont Theatre in Montclair, New Jersey, February 23, 2009
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Background information | |
Birth name | Christopher Todd Feinstein |
Born |
Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
May 26, 1967
Died | 15 December 2009 New York City, New York, United States |
(aged 42)
Occupation(s) | Bass guitar, Guitar, Drums |
Years active | 1982–2009 |
Associated acts | Shadow 15, The Questionnaires, Bedlam, Iodine, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, Santogold, Albert Hammond Jr., Rufus Wainwright, Sean Lennon, Moby, Fat Joe, Northern State, Chantal Kreviazuk, Tim Finn, Patty Griffin, Willie Nelson, Rufus Wainwright, The Astrojet, Gin Wigmore, Minnie Driver, Clara Venus, Mikki James, |
Notable instruments | |
Gibson Ripper Bass |
Christopher Todd Feinstein (May 26, 1967 – December 15, 2009) was an American bass guitarist from Nashville, Tennessee.
Feinstein's career began at the age of 15, recording and touring in bands (Shadow 15,The Questionnaires, Bedlam, Iodine), which led him to widen his studio skills where he became interested in production and recording artist development.
In 1997, Feinstein moved to New York City to pursue his career in production. He became a partner in a production team based at the infamous TMF Studios in the East Village. While at TMF, he teamed up with Detroit native, producer/engineer Michael Tudor to co-produce a series of recordings of New York rock bands such as The Astrojet (featuring Jody Porter of Fountains of Wayne), Clara Venus “Greatest Hurts” and Mikki James. Together, Feinstein and Tudor co-produced material for The Beatles-based soundtrack for the film I Am Sam featuring Rufus Wainright and Sean Lennon's “Across The Universe” and Howie Day's Help.” They also co-produced Moby’s radio singles South Side (featuring Gwen Stefani) and We Are All Made of Stars. During this time, Feinstein also contributed musically to various artists’ albums such as Fat Joe's “Loyalty”, Chantal Kreviazuk's Juno Award winning Color Moving and Still, Tim Finn's “Say It Is So” and Patty Griffin's Flaming Red.
As a multi-instrumentalist, writer and collaborator this combination of experience allowed him the ability to communicate musically in the studio with both up-and-coming artists as well as highly acclaimed artists and producers; Albert Hammond Jr. “Yours to Keep”, Santogold “Santogold” – Producer John Hill and Northern State “Can I Keep This Pen?”.