Chris Higgins (musician)
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Christopher Higgins, best known by his stage name Higgins X-13 (born September 23, 1972),[1] is an American musician. He performed as backup guitar/vocal/keyboard/percussion player in the punk rock band The Offspring[3] from 1994[1] to 2005. He provided backing vocals for Offspring's studio albums between Americana and Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace. During his 11 years with the band, he performed live with the Offspring on tour and made an appearance in the music video for "Why Don't You Get a Job?".[4] When the Offspring was not on the road, Higgins ran the lead singer's studio and produced the demo recording of upcoming Offspring albums. Higgins also played guitar and did some vocals in the bands Gentleman Jack, All the Madmen (Working Class Zeroes) and Good Kitty.[2]
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Background information | |
Birth name | Christopher Higgins |
Also known as | X-13,[1] Cosmic Chris[2] |
Born | (1972-09-23) September 23, 1972 (age 51)[1] |
Origin | United States |
Genres | Punk rock, pop punk, skate punk, alternative rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards, percussion |
Years active | 1994–present |
Labels | Columbia |
Member of | Wank , Sleeping Dogs |
Formerly of | The Offspring,[3] Good Kitty,[2] |
As of 2005, he was no longer with The Offspring on the tour but he did backup vocals on Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace.[5] According to his former bandmate Noodles, Higgins left The Offspring to spend more time with his family and church.[6]
As of March 2023[update] he was involved in digital media and visual communications at St. John's Lutheran Church of Orange, California.[7]