Christopher Reece (sometimes known as Chris Reece) (born July 28, 1959) is an American musician. He was the drummer of

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(1981–1983) and

Social Distortion Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness (lead vocals, lead guitar), Jonny Wickersham (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Brent Harding (bass, backing voca ...

(1984–1993). Reece was 22 years old in 1981 when he started playing drums for

. He left the band in 1983. The following year he was hired by

Mike Ness Michael Daniel Ness (born April 3, 1962) is an American musician who is the lead guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the punk rock band Social Distortion, which was formed in 1978. Early life Ness was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on April ...

to join

, along with bassist

John Maurer John Maurer may refer to: * John Maurer (Social Distortion) (born 1961), American punk musician * John Maurer (jazz musician), American instrumentalist and instructor * John J. Maurer (1922–2019), American politician See also

* John Mauer ...

. Reece's first recording with the band was the 1988 release ''

Prison Bound ''Prison Bound'' is the second studio album by Social Distortion, released in 1988. It was the first album with bass guitarist John Maurer and drummer Christopher Reece. It expands the punk rock sound of the band's first album, '' Mommy's Little ...

''. He also played drums on their next two albums, the eponymous ''

'' (1990) and ''

Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell ''Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell'' is the fourth studio album by the American punk rock band Social Distortion, released on February 11, 1992. Following up on the surprise success of their breakthrough singles "Ball and Chain" and " Story of M ...

'' (1992). Reece left

in 1993 and was replaced by

Randy Carr Randy Carr (August 13, 1956 – March 27, 2002) was an American musician who played drums in many rock music groups in the Orange County, California, Orange County area of Southern California including 7th Grade, Silicone Silos, 16 Tons, and Soc ...

. In 1998 Reece started producing an

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ping guide called Reece's Antique and Retro Shopper's Map. He learned about antiques from his parents who had bought and sold antiques in the 1950s and 1960s. Reece's original map included (and still does) the antique and vintage stores along the Fourth Street area of Long Beach, which he named Retro Row. In 2002 Reece bought an abandoned 1950s diner in

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called Chipper's Corner. He turned it into a seafood restaurant and bar now named The Pike Restaurant and Bar.

References

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The Pike Bar & GrillAntique & Retro Shopper's Map
1959 births Living people American punk rock drummers American male drummers Social Distortion members American rock drummers 20th-century American drummers {{US-rock-drummer-stub