Chris Cester
Chris Cester | |
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Chris Cester performing Jet at Australia's Sound Relief in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Christopher James Cester 16 September 1981 |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
| Member of | Mystic Knights |
| Formerly of | Jet, DamnDogs, The Jaded Hearts Club |
Christopher James Cester (born 16 September 1981) is an Australian musician, songwriter and producer, best known as the co-founder of Australian rock band Jet. Cester served as the band's drummer – as well as providing vocals, percussion and occasionally rhythm guitar – from their 2001 formation until 2024. As a member of Jet, Cester has won awards as a songwriter from the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), including in 2005 as Songwriter of the Year, and 2011 for "Seventeen", which won "Most Played Australian Work" and "Rock Work of the Year".