Chris Strouth
Chris Strouth | |
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Chris Strouth in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | July 28, 1968 |
| Origin | Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Genres | Electronic, new music, ambient, indie rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, producer, filmmaker, writer, multimedia artist |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Labels | UltraModern Records, Innova Recordings, Twin/Tone |
Chris Strouth is an American, Minneapolis-based musician, producer, writer and filmmaker who has been active since 1986, most notably as the founder and organizer of 1990s/2000s electronica collective Future Perfect Sound System, and most recently as the bandleader and composer for experimental/electronic band Paris 1919. His behind-the-scenes production work includes Indianapolis multimedia artist Stuart Hyatt's Grammy-nominated album The Clouds. Strouth also gained national attention in 2009 when he received a life-saving kidney transplant from a donor who connected with him on Twitter, which is believed to be the first such transplant arranged entirely through social networking.