Chris Barron of Spin Doctors

Dynamically blends genres while eschewing typical lyrical themes, relaying stories that are personal, accessible, and ear-grabbing. —No Depression Singer-songwriter Chris Barron is best known as the lead singer of the band Spin Doctors. But long before he was that goofy guy in the hat on MTV, he was an even goofier kid with an acoustic guitar. Barron’s masterfully crafted songs are poignant yet wistful and funny, and sung in a manner that’s sweet and somewhat different from what you would expect if you only knew his hits. Live, Barron’s stage patter is almost as entertaining as his singing. A powerful storyteller, at once hilarious and thought-provoking, Barron sets up his songs with anecdotes from a life on the road. His solo shows—a way to explore music beyond the boundaries of his band—have all the lyric poetry and vocal virtuosity that Spin Doctors fans appreciate, along with a surprising and delightful range of expression and songwriting.