Chris Bender (singer) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chris ...
... in 1991
Background information
Birth name	Christopher Lamont ...
Born	(1972-08-02)August 2, 1972 Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	November 3, 1991(1991-11-03) (aged 19) Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres	R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocal
Years active	1989–1991
Labels	Epic Records, EastWest Records
Associated acts	T Calloway, Earl Williams (Mentor/manager)

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Life and career

..... He was born on August 2, 1972, in Brockton, Massachusetts. ..... ..... He went to New York City and met Earl Williams who became his manager and got him a record deal with Epic Records in 1989.

..... The first single "Baby Girl" was released in 1989 but limited copies of the album were released. ..... He signed a seven-album contract, although only one album on that contract was released before his death. The album Draped hit No. 92 on the Billboard magazine R&B album chart. His two charted singles "I Knew" and "That's Not The Way" broke into the top 70 on the Hot R&B Singles chart. Other songs he was known for included "Who Will I Choose" and "Kiss and Make Up". His first single "I Knew" peaked at #43 on Billboards R&B singles chart, staying on there for 10 weeks. The follow-up single "That's Not The Way" peaked at #68 on the Billboards Hot R&B singles chart, staying on the chart for 5 weeks. "I Knew" was his only music video.

Death

..... His 17 year-old cousin, Jesse Starks, was sitting in the passenger’s seat. ..... He later died from his wounds in the hospital. ..... Eroy Kindell was convicted of second degree murder; he was released on parole in 2008. His accomplice Stephen "Sticks" Fernandes was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life without parole.

Discography

Chris ... (1989/CD)

1. Teddy Bear

2. Baby Girl

3. Any Good Girls Left

4. Conceited Girl

5. Never Give Up On Me

6. That's How Love Happens

7. Intimate Lover

8. Go On And Love Your Lady

Draped (1991 / CD)

1. I Knew

2. Draped

3. It's All About You

4. Spellbound

5. Prelude... Stay Til The Morning

6. Don't Go Home

7. That's Not The Way

8. Sorry Didn't Do It

9. Who Will I Choose?

10. Pouring Like Rain

11. Kiss & Make Up

12. Kiss & Make Up [The Apologize Mix]

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