Christopher Leslie "Gunner" McGrath (born September 29, 1978) is the American founder,

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, and

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of the punk rock band

Much The Same Much The Same is a punk rock band from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Their style is based on the fast, melodic skate punk of the mid-to-late 1990s made popular by bands such as NOFX, Lagwagon, and No Use for a Name. The ba ...

. In April 2007, he quit Much The Same citing an overwhelming frustration with the music industry, and the lifestyle of a touring musician. From 2009 to 2011, he was part of the

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Studio Choir. On March 30, 2015, Much The Same reunited released their third album, ''Everything Is Fine'', in 2019. In July 2020, McGrath joined the band Winning Streak, and recorded vocals for their album, ''We Need a Plan''.

Discography

Studio albums

* 1998 - Peabody Myers - ''Twice the Conviction'' (lead vocals, guitar, piano) * 2001 -

- ''

Caught Off Guard ''Caught Off Guard'' is the first official album by Much the Same. At the time, the band was called Don't Look Down. This EP is now out of print and only available aDownloadPunk.comwith a bonus track from the same recording session. Track listi ...

'' (lead vocals, guitar) * 2003 -

- ''

Quitters Never Win ''Quitters Never Win'' is the first full-length studio album by Much the Same. Track listing # "Wish" – 3:00 # "Conclusion" – 2:31 # "New Years" – 2:31 # "Liar" – 3:03 # "Masquerade" – 3:06 # "Hits Home" – 3:21 # "Quitters Never Win" ...

'' (lead vocals, guitar) * 2003 -

Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...

- ''

The Terror State ''The Terror State'' is the fifth studio album by Pittsburgh punk rock band Anti-Flag, released on October 21, 2003, on Fat Wreck Chords. The album's artwork was regarded as somewhat controversial (picturing lead vocalist Justin Sane's niece, R ...

'' (backing vocals) * 2004 - Break the Silence - ''Near Life Experience'' (backing vocals) * 2005 - Last Annual - ''Last Annual'' (backing vocals) * 2006 -

- ''

For Blood and Empire ''For Blood and Empire'' is the sixth studio album by the American punk rock band Anti-Flag. It was released on March 21, 2006. It was the band's first release on RCA Records, which caused the band to receive criticism from many due to their in ...

'' (backing vocals) * 2006 -

- ''

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'' (lead vocals, guitar, piano) * 2007 -

- ''

A Benefit for Victims of Violent Crime ''A Benefit for Victims of Violent Crime'' provided funds to The Center for Victims of Violence and Crime and features five new Anti-Flag studio tracks along with five live songs recorded at Pittsburgh's Mr. Smalls in April 2007. Bassist Chris ...

'' (backing vocals) * 2010 - Opposite Way - ''Just a Matter of Time'' (backing vocals) * 2011 - A New Liturgy -
No. 1: God is Love
' (backing vocals) * 2011 - Trick Shots - ''Dreamers Never Die'' (guest vocals) * 2017 - Bates Motel - ''High Expectations Higher Deceptions'' (guest vocals) * 2018 - Winning Streak - ''Whichever Path You Take'' (guest vocals) * 2019 -

- ''Everything Is Fine'' (lead vocals, guitar) * 2020 - Winning Streak - ''We Need a Plan'' (backing vocals)

Compilations

* 1999 - ''Fun With Dirt: The Greatest Bands You've Never Heard'' ** Don't Look Down "Father & Son" (lead vocals, guitar) * 2000 - ''Fun With Dirt 2: Songs You'll Like If You Have Good Taste'' ** Don't Look Down "Sample" (lead vocals, guitar) ** Never Fails "Big Surprise" (guitar, Vocals) * 2002 - ''2 Sugar Sampler Vol. 2'' **

"Quitters Never Win", "One of a Kind" (lead vocals, guitar) * 2004 - ''

Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1 ''Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1'' is a Rock Against Bush compilation album released on the Fat Wreck Chords record label. It contains a collection of songs, both released and unreleased, by various punk rock artists and includes a bonus DVD with poli ...

'' **

"The School of Assassins" (backing vocals) * 2006 - ''I Killed Punk Rock'' **

"The Greatest Betrayal (Demo Version)" (lead vocals, guitar) * 2006 - ''HAIR: Chicago Punk Cuts'' **

"The Greatest Betrayal" (lead vocals, guitar) * 2015 - ''A Fat Wreck'' ** uch The Same"Making Friends" (lead vocals)

References

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