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Chuck Wright | |
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.jpg) Wright in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | (1959-09-13)September 13, 1959 (age 65) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Heavy metal,hard rock,progressive rock,reggae |
| Occupation | Bassist |
| Years active | 1982–present |
Chuck Wright (born September 13, 1959) is an American bassist, best known as a member of the hard rock/heavy metal bandQuiet Riot.[1] He originally joined Quiet Riot in 1982, playing bass on the tracks "Metal Health (Bang Your Head)" and "Don't Wanna Let You Go," as well as singing background vocals on all tracks from the 1983 albumMetal Health.[2]
Throughout the 80s and 90s, Wright left and rejoined Quiet Riot multiple times, most recently rejoining in August 2005 for their "Rock Never Stops" tour and staying until the death of lead singerKevin DuBrow in October 2007. After a three-year hiatus, the band reformed with a new lead vocalist and began touring again in 2010.
Wright is featured in the documentaryQuiet Riot – Well Now You're Here, directed and produced byRegina Russell. It premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival on April 29, 2014, was seen at theCannes Film Festival, and has aired on theShowtime Network.
Wright's career in mainstream rock first took off when he joinedGiuffria in 1984. Their debut albumGiuffria peaked at #26 on theBillboard album charts on March 2, 1985. The album spawned two hit singles, "Call to the Heart" (Hot 100 #15) and "Lonely In Love" (Hot 100 #57). After sold-out arena tours withDeep Purple andForeigner, Wright left Giuffria to re-join Quiet Riot in 1986, replacingRudy Sarzo, recording and writing songs for theirQRIII release and supporting world tour.
His reputation landed him gigs withAlice Cooper,Slash,Gregg Allman,Carmine Appice,Ronnie Montrose,John Waite, andPat Travers. Wright has appeared on over 90 worldwide record releases, playing bass and producing albums of various styles, including ambient trance, reggae, rap, country and rock.
He was also involved in seven film scores, includingKull the Conqueror, where he was joined byGuns N' Roses drummerMatt Sorum and theLondon Philharmonic Orchestra. Over the years, Wright also worked withHouse of Lords,Bad Moon Rising,Blackthorne, Christian Tolle Project,Doro,Impellitteri, Kuni,MSG, Magdalen, Murderer's Row, Pata,Stephen Pearcy,Adler's Appetite,Love/Hate,Ken Tamplin, and Shane Gibson fromKorn. Wright has headed Ultimate Jam Night, a long-running live music show since January 2015 at theWhisky a Go Go in Hollywood.
Wright continued to tour with Quiet Riot until 2021, whenRudy Sarzo returned to the band. He records as a session player, performs live with various rock acts, and is working on his debut solo album.[needs update] He is endorsed byAmpeg,Godin Guitars, CAD Microphones and Sick Boy Motorcycles and signed by Cleopatra Records.
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