Christopher James Hardman (born 26 August 1990, Lowestoft, England to parents Ian Hardman and Karen Elizibeth Clarke), more commonly known by his stage name Lil' Chris, is an English singer-songwriter, DJ and television personality. ...show more

Christopher James Hardman (born 26 August 1990, Lowestoft, England to parents Ian Hardman and Karen Elizibeth Clarke), more commonly known by his stage name Lil' Chris, is an English singer-songwriter, DJ and television personality.

Rock School

Chris rose to prominence in January 2006 at the age of 16 after appearing in series two of Channel 4's Rock School. The TV show saw Gene Simmons (from the band KISS) try to form a rock band out of a class of children attending Kirkley High School (now East Point Academy). In the series, Chris was immediately seen as a contender for the band after revealing that he could sing, play guitar, drum, and write songs. Eventually Chris was selected as frontman and lead singer in the line-up for the band (now named "Hoax UK"). In the final episode the band went on to open for Judas Priest, Rob Zombie, and Anthrax at a concert in Long Beach, California.

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