Chris Mars Net Worth: Bio, Age, Brother, Wife, Art and Music

Chris Mars Biography

Chris Mars is an American painter and musician. Between 1979 and 1990, he served as a drummer for the seminal Minneapolis alternative-rock band The Replacements. Prior to him starting a solo career, he was also part of the informal supergroup Golden Smog. Mars abandoned the music industry in the late ’90s to focus on his artwork.

Chris Mars Age

Mars is 60 years old as of 2021, he was born on April 26, 1961, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  He was born as Christopher Edward Mars. His zodiac sign is Taurus.

Chris Mars Family

He was the youngest of seven children. After doing our research, details about his parent’s names and occupations are not known to the public.

Chris Mars Brother Joe

By the time, Mars was five years old, his eldest brother, Joe, was institutionalized for Schizophrenia. Most of his paintings are inspired by his older brother’s struggle with schizophrenia. In April 2019, Mars posted on his Facebook page that his brother passed away painlessly in his sleep and that the days before his death were excellent days filled with joyfulness.

Chris Mars Wife

Speaking of his love life, Mars is married to Sally Mars. He lives in Minneapolis. Sally is an accomplished photographer and television commercial producer. Sally and Mars run a dog rescue called Mutt Mutt Engine. They adopted five dogs including Gilbert, Lamb Chop, Secret Squirrel, Little, and Goo.

Chris Mars Net Worth

Chris has an estimated net worth of around $13 Million. Mars acquired most of his wealth through his successful career as an artist and musician. He was also the drummer for the seminal Minneapolis alternative rock band.

Chris Mars Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Mars.

Chris Mars Wiki

• Full Names: Christopher Edward Mars
• Popular As: Chris Mars
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: painter and musician
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Chris Mars Birthday

• Age / How Old?: As of 2020, 59 years
• Zodiac Sign: Taurus
• Date of Birth: April 26, 1961
• Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Birthday: April 26

Chris Mars Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Under review
• Height / How Tall?: Under review
• Weight: Under review
• Eye Color: Under review
• Hair Color: Under review
• Shoe Size: Under review

Chris Mars Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Under review
• Mother: Under review
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Six siblings including a brother named Joe
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Sally Mars
• Children: None yet

Chris Mars Net worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $13 Million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Painting

Chris Mars Replacements

Between 1979 and 1990, he served as the drummer for the seminal Minneapolis alternative-rock band The Replacements. The other Replacements included singer-guitarist Paul Westerberg, lead guitarist Bob Stinson, and bassist Tommy Stinson.

Mars enjoyed dressing up as an alter ego called Papi the Clown while on tour. He would paint his face when intoxicated and spook the band and road crew.

He was featured on several songs on the Replacements’ final album, All Shook Down (1990). He abardoned the band before the subsequent tour, troubled with Westerberg’s growing control of the band.

Chris Mars Art

His painting style is marked by nightmarish landscapes and grotesque, distorted figures.  He prefers using oils or pastels but also experiments with other media, such as acrylic and scratchboard. Mars produced a 13-minute animated film concerning his work titled The Severed Stream.

His work has been priced for as much as $30,000 and more. His paintings have also been shown throughout the United States and Canada. He held exhibitions alone at various galleries including Billy Shire Fine Arts, The Erie Art Museum, The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, The Steensland Museum, Coker Bell Gallery, and the Mesa Arts Center.

Chris Mars Music

He started his solo career in 1992 with his solo album, Horseshoes, and Hand Grenades. He was the writer of each song and played drums, guitar, and keyboards. Mars also managed the lead and backing vocals. Although he had the brief appearance of bass guitarist J.D. Foster and

He was also assisted by Soul Asylum’s Dave Pirner and Dan Murphy. Mars went on to release his second album 75% Less Fat. His third album was Tenterhooks which was released in 1995. The Wallmen toured behind it with a cardboard cutout of Mars placed onstage.

Prior to him concentrating fully on his visual-art career, he released an album Anonymous Botch in 1996. In 2017, Mars self-published a fifth album, Note to Self. He declared the news on Twitter and later on his Facebook page.

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Chris Mars Albums

• Horseshoes & Hand Grenades (Smash, 1992)
• 75% Less Fat (Smash, 1993)
• Tenterhooks (Bar/None, 1995)
• Anonymous Botch (Bar/None, 1996)
• Note to Self (self-published, 2017)

Frequently Asked Questions About Chris Mars

Who is Chris Mars?

Mars is an American painter and musician. Between 1979 and 1990, he served as a drummer for the seminal Minneapolis alternative-rock band The Replacements.

How old is Chris Mars?

Mars was born on April 26, 1961, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As of 2020, he is 59 years of age. He was born as Christopher Edward Mars. His zodiac sign is Taurus.

How tall is Chris Mars?

He stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Chris Mars married?

Mars is married to Sally Mars. He lives in Minneapolis. Sally is an accomplished photographer and television commercial producer. Sally and Mars run a dog rescue called Mutt Mutt Engine.

How much is Chris Mars worth?

He has an estimated net worth of around $13 Million. Mars acquired most of his wealth through his successful career as an artist and musician. He was also the drummer for the seminal Minneapolis alternative rock band.

Where does Mars live?

He is a resident of Minneapolis, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Mars dead or alive?

Mars is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Mars Now?

Mars is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, Mars and his wife run a dog rescue called Mutt Mutt Engine. Mutt Mutt Engine has become a crucial link in a chain that brings dogs to adoptive homes.

Chris Mars Social Media Contacts

• Instagram
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Youtube
• Tiktok – Will be updated soon
• Website

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