Biography
Christopher Layton (born November 16, 1955), also known as "Whipper", is an American drummer who rose to fame as one of the founding members of Double Trouble, a blues rock band led by Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, Layton moved to Austin in 1975 and joined the band Greezy Wheels. He later joined Vaughan's band Double Trouble in 1978. After forming successful partnerships with bandmates Tommy Shannon and Reese Wynans, Double Trouble recorded and performed with Vaughan until his death in 1990. Layton and Shannon later formed supergroups such as the Arc Angels, Storyville, and Grady. Layton is the drummer for the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band.
Filmography
all 16
Movies 16
self 9
Self
Lonestar: Stevie Ray Vaughan 1984-1989 (2017)
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Production Assistant
The Company You Keep (2012)
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6
Himself
Storyville - Live at Antone's (2008)
Movie
Chris Layton
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble: Pride and Joy (2007)
Movie
Self (Drums)
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble: Live at Montreux 1982 & 1985 (2004)
Movie
Drums
Stevie Ray Vaughan: Live (2003)
Movie
Self (Drums)
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble – One Night In Texas (2000)
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Self (Drums)
Stevie Ray Vaughan : Live from Austin Texas (1995)
Movie
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble: Pistoia Blues Festival (1988)
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Drums
Stevie Ray Vaughan - Boogie With Stevie (1987)
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Drums
Stevie Ray Vaughan: Live at Capitol Theatre (1985)
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Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Live at Montreux (1985)
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Self
Stevie Ray Vaughan - Live in Tokyo (1985)
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Self (Drums)
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble: Live at the El Mocambo (1983)
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Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Live at Montreux (1982)
Movie
Self
Janis Joplin Slept Here
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GenderMale
Birthday1955-11-16 (68 years old)
Birth PlaceCorpus Christi, Texas, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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