Chris Tomson
American drummer of Vampire Weekend
Born
March 6th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in 1984, a drummer played for the band Vampire Weekend. The band gained significant attention with their self-titled debut album released in 2008. Their unique sound combined elements of indie rock and world music. Subsequent albums, such as 'Contra' and 'Modern Vampires of the City', further solidified their place in the music industry. The band received a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album for 'Modern Vampires of the City' in 2014, reflecting their artistic contributions and commercial success.
Played drums for Vampire Weekend
Contributed to Grammy-winning album 'Modern Vampires of the City'
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