Chris Haden was born on September 21, 1977. At age 14 his father taught him a few basics of the guitar. He hasn't looked back sense. His influences are too many to mention, but his favorite bands are Led Zepplin, Black Sabbath, ZZ top, Gun & Roses, and Alice in Chains. Through work Chris met Jonathan Spruce (bass) and was invited to jam with them. After the first session Chris realized that KARTER was the band for them.