Chris Barron
Rock Singer of Spin Doctors
Singer and songwriter gained prominence as the lead vocalist of the rock band Spin Doctors. The band achieved significant success in the early 1990s with the hit single "Two Princes" and the album "Pocket Full of Kryptonite," which reached multi-platinum status. They toured extensively, becoming a staple of the alternative rock scene. In addition to work with Spin Doctors, Barron has pursued a solo career, releasing several albums and collaborating with various artists.
Led Spin Doctors to multi-platinum album success
Released the hit single 'Two Princes'
Toured extensively in the early 1990s
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