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Chris Layton
dr, *1955 US, Corpus Christi, Texas
Musician of Rock and Blues
A.k.a. Christopher Layton
Christopher "Chris" Layton (born November 16, 1955), also known as "Whipper", is an American drummer and software engineer who rose to fame as one of the founding members of Double Trouble, a blues rock band led by Stevie Ray Vaughan. Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, Layton moved to Austin in 1975 and joined the band Greezy Wheels. He later joined Vaughan's band Double Trouble in 1978. After forming successful partnerships with bandmates Tommy Shannon and Reese Wynans, they recorded and performed with Vaughan until his death in 1990. Layton and Shannon later formed supergroups such as the Arc Angels, Storyville, and Grady. Currently, Layton is the drummer for the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band.
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Atras De Tus Ojos on Tales From The Austin Motel by Debbie Davies, Chris Layton & Tommy Shannon Just Stepped In The Blues on Tales From The Austin Motel by Debbie Davies, Chris Layton & Tommy Shannon Percolatin' on Tales From The Austin Motel by Debbie Davies, Chris Layton & Tommy Shannon I Want You on Blues On Blonde On Blonde by Various Artists Bald Headed Baby on Tales From The Austin Motel by Debbie Davies, Chris Layton & Tommy Shannon I Want To Be Loved on Tales From The Austin Motel by Debbie Davies, Chris Layton & Tommy Shannon Watch Out What You do on Tales From The Austin Motel by Debbie Davies, Chris Layton & Tommy Shannon Walking By Myself on Tales From The Austin Motel by Debbie Davies, Chris Layton & Tommy Shannon Obviously 5 Believers on Blues On Blonde On Blonde by Various Artists I Just Want To Make Love To You on Tales From The Austin Motel by Debbie Davies, Chris Layton & Tommy ShannonTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Trouble | Tommy McCoy With Tommy Shannon, Chris Layton | 2008 | Album |
| Texas Bound | Nuno Mindelis Featuring Tommy Shannon & Chris Layton | 1997 | Album |
| Texas Bound | Nuno Mindelis Featuring Tommy Shannon & Chris Layton | 1996 | Album |
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