Episode 51: Chris Pierce
Chris Pierce is an L.A. based musician, singer, and songwriter. He has released a number of solo records, is a part of the duo War and Pierce with Sunny War, the trio Leon Creek, writes songs for television and movies, teaches songwriting and the business of music. I got tired just typing that and I missed a number of his projects. Chris’ latest record, “Let All Who Will” will be released in September, he joins us to talk about his songwriting, his lifelong passion for music, and his thoughts around a few of his excellent and powerful songs.
Chris Pierce gained national prominence with “We Can Always Come Back To This”. His hit co-write aired on 3 episodes of the #1 NBC primetime series ‘THIS IS US,' then went on to #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Pierce has done worldwide headlining tours and has also been handpicked to open for: Neil Young, B.B. King, Seal, Al Green, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Allison Russell, Rodrigo y Gabriella, Jill Scott, Blind Boys of Alabama, Aaron Neville & others. His Folk/Americana album, 'AMERICAN SILENCE' garnered critical acclaim from NPR, Rolling Stone, NoDepression, SiriusXM, The Bluegrass Situation, AmericanaUK, Acoustic Guitar and others. PopMatters named ‘AMERICAN SILENCE’ THE #1 Best Folk Album of 2021.
At a young age, Pierce developed a rare hearing disorder called Otosclerosis that led to the loss of hearing in one ear and partial deafness in the other, a setback that would deter many young musicians forever. The reality, however, fueled Chris’ passion and determination all the more, forcing him to re-learn almost everything he had known prior to his condition. To Chris, music was, and still is, an unconditional companion.
In addition to his solo career, Chris Pierce is a frequent radio co/host on SIRIUS XM - Prisms the Sound of Color, and performs/records with both Americana/Folk/Soul sensation War & Pierce with Sunny War, & the Americana/Roots band Leon Creek as well as doing appearances with the Black Opry Revue. He also is a Professor of Music, specializing in music business & songwriting and has penned a “Blues Opera” for stage to boot.
