Chris Pinnick (born July 23, 1953) is an American guitarist and songwriter, probably best known for his work with the band Chicago from 1980 to 1985.
[1] An early example of his professional guitar work can be heard on Herb Alpert's single "Rise," which reached No.
In his biography Street Player, Chicago drummer Danny Seraphine remembers how Pinnick, like [Chicago's] original guitarist Terry Kath, played "guitar with plenty of fire" and had "similar mannerism".
Pinnick's other recording credits include work for one-time Chicago frontman Peter Cetera, Chuck Negron, Chet McCracken and Rick Devin.
As of 2008, he continues to do session work in Los Angeles, where he is also the co-owner and operator of a recording studio.