Chris Poland
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Biography
Chris Poland, born on December 1, 1957, in Dunkirk, New York, is an iconic American guitarist renowned for his versatility across genres such as thrash metal, instrumental rock, jazz fusion, progressive metal, and heavy metal. Chris Poland gained prominence as the original lead guitarist for the thrash metal band Megadeth, contributing to the groundbreaking albums Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! (1985) and Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (1986), showcasing his complex, jazz-infused guitar solos. After his tenure with Megadeth, Chris Poland embarked on a diverse career, releasing solo albums including the critically acclaimed Return to Metalopolis (1990) and forming bands such as OHM and OHMphrey, further exploring the realms of instrumental rock and jazz fusion. His playing is characterized by its fluidity, technical proficiency, and the seamless integration of metal and jazz elements, earning him a place among the guitar greats. Chris Poland's contributions extend beyond his solo work and band collaborations, as he has been featured on numerous albums and tracks across various genres.
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- Adjust the Future featuring Steve Hillage
- Hypernova featuring Chris Poland
- An Elliptical Galaxy featuring Steve Hillage
- Hammer (Comes Down) featuring Chris Poland
- We Came in Peace featuring Steve Hillage
- Interstellar Clouds by Chris Poland
- Behind the Iron Curtain by Chris Poland
- Khazad Dum
- Hustle & Hassle by Chris Poland
- Charlie Surfs by Brian Tarquin
- Apparition Station
- By the Edge of Mandala by Chris Poland
- Moonchild (For Kaleigh)
- I Have No Idea
- The Kid
- 21st Century Schizoid Man featuring Chris Poland
- 21st Century Schizoid Man featuring Chris Poland
- Tarquinius Maximus
- Battle Bots by Rhymefest
- Hunting featuring Chris Poland
- Django
- Nightmare Hall
- Next One
- The Journey
