Chris Urbanowicz
| Chris Urbanowicz | |
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Urbanowicz and Tom Smith in 2006
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Christopher Dominic Urbanowicz |
| Born |
22 June 1981 Aslockton, Nottinghamshire |
| Origin | Nottingham, England |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Instruments | Guitar, synthesizer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Kitchenware |
| Associated acts | Editors |
| Notable instruments | |
| Rickenbacker 620, Fender Jazzmaster, Fender Jaguar Baritone Special HH, Gretsch Brian Setzer Black Phoenix, Omnichord, microKORG, Roland Juno-106, Minimoog Voyager, Rickenbacker 330/12 | |
Christopher Dominic "Chris" Urbanowicz (born 22 June 1981) is a British producer and musician, best known as the former lead guitarist and synth player of the indie rock band Editors.
He is influenced by such bands as The Walkmen,The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem,Kraftwerk and Elbow.
Urbanowicz was born in Aslockton, Nottinghamshire. He studied music technology at Staffordshire University for three years with the other members of Editors. He then worked in a shoe shop with Editors drummer Ed Lay in Birmingham for two years before the band signed to Kitchenware Records.
Urbanowicz features prominently in an amateur music video, produced as coursework during his studies at Staffordshire University.
He provided additional production on Airship's debut record Stuck In This Ocean, which was released on 5 September 2011.
On 16 April 2012, Editors announced on their Facebook page that "In a decision entirely based upon future musical direction, and with huge sadness, Editors and Chris Urbanowicz have parted ways."
In September 2013, Alex Winston released her single "101 Vultures", which was produced by Urbanowicz.
In October 2013, Urbanowicz under the name Druids remixed Overexposed for Matt & Kim on their Lightening Remixes album.
In March 2014, Urbanowicz produced the self-titled debut EP for PIAS band The Spectors as well as their debut album "Light Stays Close".
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