Chris Kilmore

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Chris Kilmore
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Chris Kilmore in 2012
Background information
Birth nameChristopher Kilmore
Also known asDJ Kilmore
Born (1973-01-21) January 21, 1973 (age 51)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. [1]
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • DJ
Instrument(s)
Years active1980s–present
Labels
Member of Incubus

Chris Kilmore (born January 21, 1973) [2] is an American musician and DJ. He is the turntablist and keyboardist of the rock band Incubus since 1998. [3]

Contents

Discography

See also

List of turntablists

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References

  1. "Incubus Details Their Road to Fame over the Last 27 Years". YouTube .
  2. Rose, Mike (January 21, 2023). "Today's famous birthdays list for January 21, 2023 includes celebrities Luke Grimes, Geena Davis". Cleveland.com . Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  3. AllmusicIncubus bio.