Chris 2
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| Homebase | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Born | February 13, 1980 |
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Christopher Lee Barker (born February 13, 1980), AKA Chris #2, is the bassist and co-lead vocalist of the American Political Punk band Anti-Flag. He is known for his rough voice that contrasts the more poppy vocals of guitarist Justin Sane, as well as his elaborate bass lines. Chris plays a Fender Geddy Lee Signature Bass, along with a Japanese Fender Vintage Re-issue PB70 Precision Bass, with a Leo Quan Bridge & Emg Pick-ups. He also played an Ibanez ATK300 & Musicman Stingray in his early years(A New Kind Of Army to Mobilize). Chris also played lead guitar and sung in a band called Whatever it Takes on A-F Records. However due to busy schedules they are no longer together today.
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Private Life Chris #2 is married to his wife Amanda. He is not related to Travis Barker (of Blink-182 and +44), despite the fact they have the same last name and both play in a punk band.
He enjoys playing hockey in his spare time.
Touring Prior to the Waterloo, Ontario show of the Billy Talent tour, Chris was called home due to the murder of his sister and her boyfriend. She left behind two children.
He was on tour (with the rest of the band) along with opening bands Set Your Goals, Big D and the Kids Table and Alexisonfire.
