Members: Phil Cristee, Tommi Stewart, Chip Marshall (2), Bryan Kelley (6)

The seed for CRISTEEN started back in 1985, when seventeen year old songwriter Phil Cristeen formed Missing Link, a musically average band with no real cohesive image to set them apart from your typical 1985 wanna-be band. Early versions of CRISTEEN songs like "Looking For You", "Don't Leave Me Lonely" and "Get Off On Me" were part of the Missing Link repertoire. After one gig at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ opening up for Zyrus, (featuring a then undiscovered Zakk Wylde), Phil split the band up, began writing songs with more of a vision in mind, and began the search for like-minded band members. In the meantime, Phil rallied some Lansdale, PA area friends of his, namely Mike Natalini (Drums) and Dave Wakley (bass) from local legends Teeze, who had just changed their name to Roughouse and were on the verge of signing with Columbia Records. The trio went into the studio and banged out demos for early CRISTEEN songs like "Only You", "I Don't Need Your Problems" and others that eventually made their way into the live sets. Guitarist John Buday helped out on the sessions as well. But back to the search.....

The first piece of the puzzle came in the form of bass player Chip Marshall, who had just come off a short stint with novelty act/guitar virtuoso The Great Kat, who you may remember played up a gimmick in the press of being impossible to work with and completely nuts. Chip was looking for something a bit more "normal" and in line with his desire to play catchy, yet gritty rock. Also a childhood fan of the original KISS……..

Cristeen is:

Phil Cristee - Lead Vocals and Guitar
Chip Marshall - Bass and Vocals
Bryan Kelley - Lead Guitar and Vocals
Tommi Stewart - Drums and Vocals