Kristopher Pooley
Khristopher Pooley (2008)
Khristopher Pooley (2008)
Background information
Born (1976-10-30) October 30, 1976 (age 47)
OriginWaterford, Michigan
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Musical director, composer, keyboardist
Instrument(s)Piano, keyboards, drums, guitar
Years active1992–present
Websitewww.pooleymusic.com

Kristopher Michael Pooley (born October 30, 1976) is an American rock musician from Detroit. He toured with Gwen Stefani as her keyboardist, programmer,[1] and musical director. He is also the music director for Katy Perry,[2] Kesha,[3] Demi Lovato, Adam Lambert, Børns, Rita Ora and has toured with Jane's Addiction,[1] Kenna, Justincase, Liz Phair,[1] Siouxsie Sioux,[4] Nick Lachey, The Vandals, Smashing Pumpkins,[4] Morrissey,[4] and Melissa Etheridge. Also a TV music producer, he has produced music for Glee[5], The American Bible Challenge, American Horror Story, The Glee Project, and The New Normal. On February 1, 2015, he was the music director for Super Bowl XLIX halftime featuring Katy Perry.

He married Smashing Pumpkins bassist Ginger Reyes in Los Angeles on June 22, 2008. He played with the Smashing Pumpkins during their fall 2008 tour including their performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Scream Awards on G4.

It was announced in January 2018 that Kris Pooley is the new music director for American Idol[6] on ABC.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Kristopher Pooley: On Tour with Gwen Stefani". MOTU. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
  2. ^ "Interlochen Connects Singer-Songwriters to Top Industry Talent". Interlochen. Crescendo. March 2014. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
  3. ^ "Nice Rack! On the road with Katy to Kesha" (PDF). APHEX. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
  4. ^ a b c Matera, Joe (June 2009). "Kristopher Pooley Keyboard player and MD". Performing Musician. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
  5. ^ "Glee The 3D Concert Movie (2011)". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2015. Archived from the original on 27 December 2015. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
  6. ^ "Phil McIntyre Signs on as Executive Producer, Plus Kristopher Pooley Joins as Music Director for ABC's AMERICAN IDOL".

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