Chris Whitley

About

Blues and rock musician known for Big Sky Country and Living with the Law. He was admired by many of his peers.

Before Fame

He started playing the guitar when he was 15 years old.

Trivia

He won an Independent Music Award for Best Folk/Singer-Songwriter for Breaking Your Fall in 2004.

Family Life

He was born into a family of creativity. His father was an art director and his mother was a sculptor. His daughter Trixie also became a singer.

Associated With

He was admired by Dave Matthews who said he felt more passion for Whitley's music than his own.