Chris Clemence

Clemence grew up in East Hampton, New York.{{Cite web |url=http://easthamptonstar.com/Arts/2011726/Homecoming-RapScallions-Bassist |title=Homecoming for RapScallions Bassist | the East Hampton Star |access-date=2015-12-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304121951/http://easthamptonstar.com/Arts/2011726/Homecoming-RapScallions-Bassist |archive-date=2016-03-04 |url-status=dead }}

Chris has co-written several hit songs including "California Brain" off of RapScallions first self-titled EP released in 2011. "California Brain" was featured in Ubisoft's "Rocksmith" on Xbox and PlayStation.{{cite web|url=http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/the-quiet-success-of-ubisoft-s-rocksmith/0116698|title=The quiet success of Ubisoft's Rocksmith|work=MCV UK|access-date=2015-10-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402123431/http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/the-quiet-success-of-ubisoft-s-rocksmith/0116698|archive-date=2015-04-02|url-status=dead}} Clemence and the band earned a Platinum Video Game Award for "California Brain" selling over 5 million copies worldwide in Rocksmith.{{Cite web |title=Rocksmith+ - Learn to Play the Guitar & Bass {{!}} Ubisoft (US) |url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/rocksmith/plus |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=www.ubisoft.com |language=en-us}} "California Brain" charted at #70 {{cite web|url=http://www.itunescharts.net|title=iTunesCharts.net - Music, Podcast and TV Charts archived daily|work=itunescharts.net}} and was listed as #10 in the Top Songs about California in 2011 among Rihanna, Britney Spears, and Death Cab For Cutie.

In 2013 RapScallions released "Got Your Love Comin'". The single was featured as iHeart Radio's "Music You Should Know" on over 65 Clear Channel radio stations nationwide.{{cite web|url=http://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2014/03/rapscallions-release-new-cd-in-my-head-featuring-bassist-chris-clemence/|title=RapScallions Release New CD, In My Head, Featuring Bassist Chris Clemence|first=Valery|last=Amador|work=Bass Musician Mag|date=29 March 2014}}

In 2014 RapScallions released "Can You Feel It". The single became a sports anthem, airing in the stadiums of many NHL, NFL, NBA, and MLB teams during their games.{{cite web|url=http://rangers.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=105710|title=Rangers vs. Washington Capitals Game 7 -- May 13, 2015|work=nhl.com}} "Can You Feel It" was also aired at the World Cup 2014, The Stanley Cup Finals 2015, and Super Bowl XLIX.{{cite web|url=http://kingsofar.com/2014/04/30/rapscallions-2/|title=RapScallions - Kings of A&R|work=kingsofar.com}} The song was also featured in Carl's Jr. All Natural Burger campaign {{cite web|url=http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/show/carls-jr-music-cam/video-11112242-carls-jr-music-cam-supperclub/|title=Carl's Jr. Music Cam « CBS Los Angeles|work=cbslocal.com|access-date=2015-10-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119202310/http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/show/carls-jr-music-cam/video-11112242-carls-jr-music-cam-supperclub/|archive-date=2015-11-19|url-status=dead}} "Can You Feel It" was licensed by Harley-Davidson for a radio ad campaign.{{Cite web |title=Riverside Harley-Davidson® - MotorClothes ® |url=https://riversideharley.com/harley-gear-clothing-for-sale-faifax-va-motorclothes |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=Riverside Harley-Davidson® |language=en}}

As a solo artist Clemence wrote the New York anthem "Let's Go" that was an official song for the NY Rangers, NY Giants, and NY Knicks with Cro Mags founder Harley Flanagan, and Madison Square Garden DJ Ray Castoldi that was released in 2016. The song was played during games at Madison Square Garden and Giants Stadium.{{Cite web |url=https://thelpcollective.com/2016/09/24/chris-clemence-teams-up-with-cro-mags-harley-flanagan-for-new-york-anthem/ |title=Chris Clemence Teams up with Cro Mag's Harley Flanagan for New York Anthem – the LP Collective |access-date=2016-10-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010155753/https://thelpcollective.com/2016/09/24/chris-clemence-teams-up-with-cro-mags-harley-flanagan-for-new-york-anthem/ |archive-date=2016-10-10 |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |url=https://musicmayhemwithmandy.com/2016/09/23/chris-clemence-writes-new-ny-sports-anthem/ |title=Chris Clemence Writes New NY Sports Anthem |access-date=2016-10-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161003054149/https://musicmayhemwithmandy.com/2016/09/23/chris-clemence-writes-new-ny-sports-anthem/ |archive-date=2016-10-03 |url-status=dead }}{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/cro-mags-misfits-dropkick-murphys-and-the-new-era-of-sports-stadium-anthems-123955/ | title=Cro-Mags, Dropkick Murphys and the New Era of Sports Stadium Anthems | magazine=Rolling Stone | date=November 2016 }} The song also aired at NRG Stadium in Houston during Super Bowl LI.

In 2017 Clemence co-wrote "Revolution" with Dead Kennedy's DH Peligro.{{cite web |url=https://theseeker.ca/2017/08/interview-chris-clemence-dead-kennedys-d-h-peligro/ |title=Interview with Red Hot Chili Peppers and Dead Kennedys drummer D. H. Peligro |date=2017-08-21 |first1=Jason |last1=Setnyk |website=theseeker.ca}}

Clemence has been featured in several brand collaborations for advertisements including Bentley Motors and William Henry Jewelry.{{Cite web |last=Hartshorn |first=Tori |title=Rocker Chris Clemence Stars In New WIlliam Henry Video |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Rocker-Chris-Clemence-Stars-In-New-WIlliam-Henry-Video-20181004 |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}

Chris completed a traditional tattoo apprenticeship under legendary tattoo artist Greg James in Los Angeles and worked at Tattoos Deluxe before opening Montauk Tattoo in Montauk, New York.http://www.montauktattoo.com He regularly tours across the United States, tattooing in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Scottsdale, New York City and Detroit.{{cite AV media |url=https://rss.com/podcasts/deancramer/427033/ |title=Chris Clemence A Discussion With Dean Cramer by Dean Cramer |date=2022-03-20 |time = {{time needed|date=January 2024}} }}

In 2020 Clemence organized a partnership with the Los Angeles Kings to do hockey style flash tattoos for LA King's fans.{{Cite web |last=News |first=Hockey |date=2013-11-24 |title=Los Angeles Kings Tattoos |url=https://thehockeynews.com/news/los-angeles-kings-tattoos |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=The Hockey News |language=en}}

Clemence is also the owner of Tattshoos, a stylized shoe brand featuring his custom hand painted designs. In 2021 ePlay Digital announced a collaboration with Tattshoos and Howie Mandel to create an exclusive line of digital and physical sneakers for mobile games, NFT marketplaces, in the Klocked app.{{cite press release |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/eplay-chris-clemence-announce-digital-113000433.html |via=Accesswire |date=2021-05-26 |title=ePlay and Chris Clemence Announce Digital and Physical NFT Sneaker Collaboration}}

• Stephen Pearcy of Ratt{{Cite web |title=Montauk |url=https://www.montauktattoo.com/ |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=Montauk Tattoo |language=en}}
• DH Peligro of Dead Kennedys{{Cite web |last=Setnyk |first=Jason |date=2017-08-21 |title=Interview with Red Hot Chili Peppers & DK drummer D. H. Peligro |url=https://theseeker.ca/2017/08/interview-chris-clemence-dead-kennedys-d-h-peligro/ |access-date=2024-02-21 |language=en-US}}
• Steve Johnson{{Cite web |title=AM Ink Publishing |url=https://aminkpublishing.com/rubberhead |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=AM Ink Publishing |language=en-US}}
• Stuart Hamm{{Cite web |title=Montauk |url=https://www.montauktattoo.com/ |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=Montauk Tattoo |language=en}}
• Chris Iorio of Adelitas Way{{Cite web |title=Montauk |url=https://www.montauktattoo.com/ |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=Montauk Tattoo |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Mixcloud |url=https://www.mixcloud.com/thementalmetalshow/metalgods-interview-with-chris-iorio-and-chad-cherry-of-bad-blood/ |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=www.mixcloud.com}}
• Chad Cherry of The Last Vegas{{Cite web |title=Mixcloud |url=https://www.mixcloud.com/thementalmetalshow/metalgods-interview-with-chris-iorio-and-chad-cherry-of-bad-blood/ |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=www.mixcloud.com}}
• Kat Nestel{{Cite web |title=Montauk |url=https://www.montauktattoo.com/ |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=Montauk Tattoo |language=en}}
• Cameron Noori{{Cite web |title=Montauk |url=https://www.montauktattoo.com/ |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Montauk Tattoo |language=en}}

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