Chris Cain (We Are Scientists)

For the jazz guitarist, see Chris Cain.

Chris Cain
Chris Cain at Play.com Live 2008
Background information
Birth name	Christopher Ian Cain
Born	September 1, 1977 (1977-09-01) (age 34)
Genres	Indie rock
Occupations	Bassist
Instruments	Bass guitar, backing vocals
Years active	2000 –
Labels	Virgin, Astralwerks
Associated acts	We Are Scientists
Notable instruments
Gibson Thunderbird, Fender Precision Bass, Rickenbacker 4003

Chris Cain (born September 1, 1977) is the bassist and backing vocalist of New York-based band We Are Scientists. He was born in Montreal, Canada, and grew up in Utah. He went to Rowland Hall-St. Mark's School.

He formed the band with fellow student Keith Murray at Pomona College, Claremont, California, in 1997, after meeting to watch Dawson’s Creek in Cain's room.^[1]

Chris currently uses a Gibson Ripper Bass Guitar, with a Bad Cat Amplifier set-up. He has also been seen using a Blue fender p-bass, a natural Rickenbacker 4003, and used Gibson Thunderbirds for several years.

The pedals on his pedal board contain; | HBE Hematoma | Korg DT-10 | Morley Dual Bass Wah | MXR Phase 90 | Ashdown Sub-Octave^{[citation needed]}

References

1. ^ About We Are Scientists

External links

• Official website
• What's the Word

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Name	Cain, Chris
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Date of birth	September 1, 1977
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