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| − | + | | Name = Richard Christy | |
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| + | | Background = drummer | ||
| + | | Birth_name = Thomas Richard Christy | ||
| + | | Born = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1974|4|1}}<br>Fort Scott, Kansas | ||
| + | | Genre = Heavy metal | ||
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| + | | Instrument = Drums | ||
| + | | Occupation = Drummer, radio personality, stand-up comedian, electrician | ||
| + | | Years_active = 1995–present | ||
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| + | | Associated_acts = Acheron, Death, Control Denied, Burning Inside, Iced Earth, Leash Law, Charred Walls of the Damned | ||
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| + | | Notable_instruments = DDrum, Sabian | ||
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| − | Christy is | + | '''Thomas Richard Christy''' is a musician, stand-up comedian, actor, and radio personality who has worked on ''The Howard Stern Show'' after winning the shows "Get John's Job" contest on July 1, 2004. He is known for his prank calls, song parodies, personality and stunts performed on the radio show. |
| + | Christy was a member of metal bands [[Death (band)|Death]] and [[Iced Earth]]. | ||
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==Childhood and early music career== | ==Childhood and early music career== | ||
| − | Christy was born in | + | Christy was born in in 1974 and grew up in the nearby city of Redfield, where the 2000 census calculated a population of 140. His father is a Vietnam veteran. |
Christy was inspired to play drums after hearing Alex Van Halen's drumming in the Van Halen song "Hot for Teacher". When Christy turned 10 years old, he began to play drums in the Uniontown, Kansas elementary school band. He played snare drum for a year until his parents bought him a 3-piece Gretsch drum set from an antiques dealer in Arcadia, Kansas. After school, Christy would practice to Van Halen, Twisted Sister, Kiss and Quiet Riot records. One of the first drum beats that he ever learned was the beginning of "Cum On Feel The Noize" by Quiet Riot. | Christy was inspired to play drums after hearing Alex Van Halen's drumming in the Van Halen song "Hot for Teacher". When Christy turned 10 years old, he began to play drums in the Uniontown, Kansas elementary school band. He played snare drum for a year until his parents bought him a 3-piece Gretsch drum set from an antiques dealer in Arcadia, Kansas. After school, Christy would practice to Van Halen, Twisted Sister, Kiss and Quiet Riot records. One of the first drum beats that he ever learned was the beginning of "Cum On Feel The Noize" by Quiet Riot. | ||
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In September 1990, Christy bought a new red wood grain Mapex drum set in Kansas City after saving money. After graduating from high school in 1992, Christy became a fan of the band Public Assassin. That August, the band was needing a drummer, in which Christy contacted and set up an audition at a friend’s house in Bronson, Kansas. The audition was a success, and Christy decided to move to Springfield, Missouri to join Public Assassin alongside guitarist and singer Greg Ponder, guitarist Steve Childers and bassist Joe Morton. After moving to Springfield, with help of Ponder, Christy became an electrician for Branson Electric in October 1992. By 1995, Public Assassin disbanded and Christy and Childers decided to form the band Burning Inside, with local Springfield musicians Jamie Prim and Glenn Hickey. That December, Hickey left and the group recorded their first demo as a three piece. In January 1996, Michael Estes was introduced to Burning Inside by long-time friend Jamie Prim. Soon after their first rehearsal, Richard, they decided Estes was ideal to add to the group. The band also moved to Orlando, Florida that February and played numerous shows in the Orlando and Tampa areas. By March, Christy and Estes joined the band [[Acheron (band)|Acheron]], where Estes is still a member today. | In September 1990, Christy bought a new red wood grain Mapex drum set in Kansas City after saving money. After graduating from high school in 1992, Christy became a fan of the band Public Assassin. That August, the band was needing a drummer, in which Christy contacted and set up an audition at a friend’s house in Bronson, Kansas. The audition was a success, and Christy decided to move to Springfield, Missouri to join Public Assassin alongside guitarist and singer Greg Ponder, guitarist Steve Childers and bassist Joe Morton. After moving to Springfield, with help of Ponder, Christy became an electrician for Branson Electric in October 1992. By 1995, Public Assassin disbanded and Christy and Childers decided to form the band Burning Inside, with local Springfield musicians Jamie Prim and Glenn Hickey. That December, Hickey left and the group recorded their first demo as a three piece. In January 1996, Michael Estes was introduced to Burning Inside by long-time friend Jamie Prim. Soon after their first rehearsal, Richard, they decided Estes was ideal to add to the group. The band also moved to Orlando, Florida that February and played numerous shows in the Orlando and Tampa areas. By March, Christy and Estes joined the band [[Acheron (band)|Acheron]], where Estes is still a member today. | ||
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While living in Florida, Christy resided in a rented storage locker, gained a taste for Papa John's pizza, which remains his favorite to the present, and continued to work as an electrician, working for Phillips Electrical Contracting in Orlando. | While living in Florida, Christy resided in a rented storage locker, gained a taste for Papa John's pizza, which remains his favorite to the present, and continued to work as an electrician, working for Phillips Electrical Contracting in Orlando. | ||
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==Later music career== | ==Later music career== | ||
In July 1997, through the help of friends Rick Renstrom and B.C. Richards, Christy, after a successful audition with [[Chuck Schuldiner]], joined the influential metal band [[Death (band)|Death]]. Christy had been a fan since high school, and knew new many of their songs when he auditioned. Christy recorded the drums for the band's seventh and final album ''[[The Sound Of Perseverance]]'' in 1998. Christy’s first trip to Europe followed on the group's tour, highlighted by a performance at the 1998 [[Dynamo Open Air|Dynamo Open Air Festival]], with an attendance of 35,000. By August, Burning Inside signed a record deal with Stilldead Productions in Poland and recorded their first full length album, ''[[The Eve of the Entities]]'', released in 2000. Christy would continue to tour with Death throughout the latter half of 1998. | In July 1997, through the help of friends Rick Renstrom and B.C. Richards, Christy, after a successful audition with [[Chuck Schuldiner]], joined the influential metal band [[Death (band)|Death]]. Christy had been a fan since high school, and knew new many of their songs when he auditioned. Christy recorded the drums for the band's seventh and final album ''[[The Sound Of Perseverance]]'' in 1998. Christy’s first trip to Europe followed on the group's tour, highlighted by a performance at the 1998 [[Dynamo Open Air|Dynamo Open Air Festival]], with an attendance of 35,000. By August, Burning Inside signed a record deal with Stilldead Productions in Poland and recorded their first full length album, ''[[The Eve of the Entities]]'', released in 2000. Christy would continue to tour with Death throughout the latter half of 1998. | ||
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In October 2003, Christy played drums for the band [[Leash Law]]'s debut album. The band features Wade Black, Emo Mowery, Rick Renstrom and Steve Elder. | In October 2003, Christy played drums for the band [[Leash Law]]'s debut album. The band features Wade Black, Emo Mowery, Rick Renstrom and Steve Elder. | ||
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| − | In more recent years, Christy has played drums for [[Caninus (band)|Caninus]], and he announced after signing a record deal in May 2009 that he would re-enter the heavy metal scene, forming a new band called | + | In more recent years, Christy has played drums for [[Caninus (band)|Caninus]], and he announced after signing a record deal in May 2009 that he would re-enter the heavy metal scene, forming a new band called [[Charred Walls of the Damned]]. |
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==''The Howard Stern Show''== | ==''The Howard Stern Show''== | ||
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He stars 2009 Caleb in the Redneck Slasher Albino Farm and presented his movie at Fangoria Trinity of Terrors.---> | He stars 2009 Caleb in the Redneck Slasher Albino Farm and presented his movie at Fangoria Trinity of Terrors.---> | ||
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* ''[[Dogface (album)|Dogface]]'' (2003) | * ''[[Dogface (album)|Dogface]]'' (2003) | ||
*'' Cunninglinguistics'' (2007) | *'' Cunninglinguistics'' (2007) | ||
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| + | | [[Charred Walls of the Damned]] | ||
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| + | * ''[[Charred Walls of the Damned]]'' (2010) | ||
| + | * ''[[Nice Dreams]]'' (2010) | ||
| + | * ''[[Cold Winds on Timeless Days]]'' (2011) | ||
| + | * ''[[Creatures Watching Over the Dead]]'' (2016) | ||
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| − | In addition to these bands, Christy has performed live shows with Dream Theater, Tiwanaku, Rick Renstrom, Syzygy, Bung Dizee, Incantation, Public Assassin | + | In addition to these bands, Christy has performed live shows with Dream Theater, Tiwanaku, Rick Renstrom, Syzygy, Bung Dizee, Incantation, Public Assassin, Wykked Wytch and [[Demons and Wizards]]. |
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| + | '''Richard's Double Bass Speed and Endurance Tip:''' | ||
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| + | I built up my foot stamina and speed by using a timer and a metronome combined with 20 pound ankle weights (10 pounds apiece). I would set the timer for 20 minutes and I would set the metronome at the highest comfortable speed that I could play consistent double bass at, usually around 200 beats per minute. I would then play double bass for a minute straight at that speed and every minute after that I would increase the metronome speed by 5 beats per minute until I couldn't play anymore, usually 10 to 15 minutes straight. Then I would take the ankle weights off and practice to Morbid Angel, Death, Malevolent Creation and other super fast bands that would help build up my foot speed by practicing to them. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Latest revision as of 12:46, 19 January 2019
| Richard Christy | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Thomas Richard Christy |
| Born |
April 1, 1974 Fort Scott, Kansas |
| Genres | Heavy metal |
| Occupations | Drummer, radio personality, stand-up comedian, electrician |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Associated acts | Acheron, Death, Control Denied, Burning Inside, Iced Earth, Leash Law, Charred Walls of the Damned |
| Notable instruments | |
| DDrum, Sabian | |
Thomas Richard Christy is a musician, stand-up comedian, actor, and radio personality who has worked on The Howard Stern Show after winning the shows "Get John's Job" contest on July 1, 2004. He is known for his prank calls, song parodies, personality and stunts performed on the radio show.
Christy was a member of metal bands Death and Iced Earth. While living in Florida, Christy resided in a rented storage locker, gained a taste for Papa John's pizza, which remains his favorite to the present, and continued to work as an electrician, working for Phillips Electrical Contracting in Orlando. In more recent years, Christy has played drums for Caninus, and he announced after signing a record deal in May 2009 that he would re-enter the heavy metal scene, forming a new band called Charred Walls of the Damned.
Discography
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| Acheron |
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| Death |
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| Control Denied |
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| Burning Inside |
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| Iced Earth |
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| Leash Law |
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| Charred Walls of the Damned |
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In addition to these bands, Christy has performed live shows with Dream Theater, Tiwanaku, Rick Renstrom, Syzygy, Bung Dizee, Incantation, Public Assassin, Wykked Wytch and Demons and Wizards.
Richard's Double Bass Speed and Endurance Tip:
I built up my foot stamina and speed by using a timer and a metronome combined with 20 pound ankle weights (10 pounds apiece). I would set the timer for 20 minutes and I would set the metronome at the highest comfortable speed that I could play consistent double bass at, usually around 200 beats per minute. I would then play double bass for a minute straight at that speed and every minute after that I would increase the metronome speed by 5 beats per minute until I couldn't play anymore, usually 10 to 15 minutes straight. Then I would take the ankle weights off and practice to Morbid Angel, Death, Malevolent Creation and other super fast bands that would help build up my foot speed by practicing to them.
