Chris Poland
Guitarist and songwriter for Megadeth

Born
December 1st, 1957
67 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A guitarist and songwriter, Poland rose to prominence as a member of the thrash metal band Megadeth, contributing to their early success. He played on the iconic albums 'Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!' and 'Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?'. Poland later founded the band Ohm and released several solo projects. The innovative guitar work and complex compositions significantly influenced the heavy metal genre during the 1980s and beyond.
Contributed to Megadeth's first two albums
Founded the band Ohm
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