Chris Strouth

Chris Strouth
Chris Strouth in 2014
Background information
Born (1968-07-28) July 28, 1968
OriginMinneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
GenresElectronic, new music, ambient, indie rock
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, producer, filmmaker, writer, multimedia artist
Years active1986–present
LabelsUltraModern Records, Innova Recordings, Twin/Tone

Chris Strouth is an American, Minneapolis-based musician, producer, writer and filmmaker who has been active since 1986, most notably as the founder and organizer of 1990s/2000s electronica collective Future Perfect Sound System, and most recently as the bandleader and composer for experimental/electronic band Paris 1919. His behind-the-scenes production work includes Indianapolis multimedia artist Stuart Hyatt's Grammy-nominated album The Clouds. Strouth also gained national attention in 2009 when he received a life-saving kidney transplant from a donor who connected with him on Twitter, which is believed to be the first such transplant arranged entirely through social networking.