Claudio Sanchez

Claudio Sanchez
Claudio Sanchez
	Sanchez in 2010
Background information
Birth name	Claudio Paul Sanchez III
Born	March 12, 1978; Suffern, New York, United States
Origin	Nyack, New York, U.S.
Genres	Alternative rock; progressive rock; progressive metal; new prog; electronica; alternative metal; post-hardcore;
Occupations	Musician; multi-instrumentalist; writer;
Instruments	Vocals; guitar; keyboards; synthesizers; harmonica; piano; ukulele; theremin;
Years active	1995–present
Labels	Columbia; Sony BMG; Equal Vision; Hundred Handed; Everything Evil;
Spouse	Chondra Echert (m. 2009)
Website	coheedandcambria.com

Claudio Paul Sanchez III (born March 12, 1978) is an American musician and writer best known for being the lead singer, guitarist and primary lyricist for the progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria. He is the creator of the comic book series The Amory Wars, as well as Key of Z and Kill Audio, both co-written with his wife Chondra Echert. Sanchez co-authored the novel Year of the Black Rainbow with Peter David.