Born on April 10, 1975, this fine song writer is also the lead singer and guitarist of a popular emo band, known as Dashboard Confessional. He began honing his
talent for
music during highschool, teaching himself how to play with a guitar that he recived at age 15 from his uncle. His
music career began with The Vacant Andys, followed by The Agency, and the more popularly known band, Further Seems Forever. While in FSF, Chris began a side solo project, later known as Dashboard Confessional. After FSF broke up, Chris signed on with Fiddler Records, and then
soon after, he signed with Vagrant, a much larger, more well known record label. Dashboard Confessional has released
5 albums and
3 EPs.
"On the way home, this
care hears my confessions. I think tonight I'
ll take the long way."
-The Sharp Hint of New Tears, written by Chris Carrabba. Also the lyrics from which the band name,
Dashboard Confessional, were derived.
