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Christopher R. Coleman has been playing drums since the ripe old age of 2, sitting on his uncle's knee in church. He traveled with his father and uncles who performed together in a gospel ensemble. In his youth he practiced relentlessly with the aim of making it big as a drummer. In Junior high school he earned numerous awards in band competitions, including 1st place for instrumental soloist three years running. He also took top honors in his hometown "Music Appreciation Awards" at the age of 14, and began traveling throughout the country with several gospel groups including (Marvin Winans, Edwin Hawkins, and Vanessa Bell Armstrong)-as well as performing with five jazz/variety/show bands.
In 1999, Chris graduated with honors from the Drummer's Collective. He was offered a scholarship to Berklee School of Music, was accepted into Manhattan School of Music, and received a recommendation from Ed Soph to attend North Texas State. He opted instead to return to his hometown of Saginaw, Michigan to start full-time ministry and ATW Global. He moved briefly to Cleveland to join the instructional staff at Christian Music Academy.
December 8, 2001, Chris was honored to win 1st place in the National Drum Competition sponsored by Guitar Center, which hosted 30,000+ drummers. He then came to Atlanta to study Bass guitar at AIM, where he was pleased to accept a position teaching drums.
In addition to his teaching, Chris keeps a busy schedule touring. He has toured with "Pastor Creflo A. Dollar Ministries" throughout the country since June 2002, and has traveled to over 40 cities in 3 countries with praise and worship band "Israel and New Breed" since September 2003. Ever on the move, Israel and New Breed has a 12 country tour planned for 2005, and has had a number 1 Billboard hit with "Again I Say Rejoice" and "I am a Friend of God"... The DVD from that recording will be available at the beginning of 2005.
Chris has participated in several major gospel recordings this year ('04'), including Bishop Eddie Long, William Murphy Ministries and others. He plans to record with his band, "The Paradigm" in the very near future.
Things have been on the up & up as of June 2006. Chris is now playing for R&B artist "Rachelle Ferrell", as well as touring, promoting, & performing with his band. He also has an instructional DVD out entitled "Dynamic Drumming Vol III w/ CC". He also has a clinic tour in the works for the latter part of '06', with the help & support of Yamaha Drums & others. Chris also participated in the 2005 & 2006 "Drummers 4 Jesus" events. He is recognized in the Modern Drummer Mag for the Sept'05' & June'06' issues. In addition to the launch of the DVD, SAM ASH MUSIC & GUITAR CENTER music stores will now be selling the product Nation-wide.
2007 is ever exploding for Chris. He is now on tour full time with "Chaka Kahn", as well as Rachelle Ferrell. Chaka has a new live DVD due out this year as well. As of Jan, Sonor drums, Meinl Cymbals, EVANS Drumheads, DDrum Electronics, & Vic Firth sticks has now excepted Chris into their organizations.
2008 is has turned out to a mind boggling year, and its not over. Chris is now affiliated with PussyCat Dolls, Christina Aguilera, & currently touring with "New Kids On The Block".
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Hello Chris I wanted to say thank you for excepting my friend request. I met you at Namm show 08' when you had your solo at the Sonor booth. The video of that day is on your myspace page... ever since then you have been a huge influence on me. I love watching you in action it gives me great inspiration. I have been wanting to see you live. When are you playing next in southern California? Keep up the Music, and your hard work -Phil
Thanks for adding me...cool ;o) I..m one of your 1283674648 german followers at Twitter. Germany loves YOU! Have a blast tonight and a great Independence day tomorrow! Best wishes from Germany, Silke
Hey Chris thank you for accepting my friend request. I met you that one night at Mambo's in Burbank,CA when Oskar Cartaya was playing and Richie Gajate Garcia was on drums and you got to sit in. You are incredibly amazing. God bless you abundantly my brother.
Thanks Chris for adding me back. You Rock but I think you already know that. Hehe! I do have a few pics of you from the Detroit show. There not very good. Also I am following you on twitter. Im summertime_grl. Ok have a great show tonight Bam Bam! xoxo
Hey Chris :-) Thanks for excepting my friend request :-) I have a soft for drummers since my uncle happens to be a drummer :-) He would love to have a drum-off with you sometime. lol Looking forward to meeting you in Irvine, CA on the 10th :-) I will have my camera ready :-) TWEUGGGGGSSSSS!!!!!!!!
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Germany loves YOU! Have a blast tonight and a great Independence day tomorrow! 
