Chris Masuak

Who is Chris Masuak?

Chris Masuak is a Canadian-born Australian rock musician, guitarist and songwriter. He joined the influential Sydney-based punk rock group Radio Birdman in late 1976, and for his other outfits The Hitmen, and The Screaming Tribesmen. He has also been a member of The Raouls, New Christs, The Juke Savages, and Klondike's North 40.

His nickname of "Klondike" came from having spent part of his youth growing up in Kamloops, British Columbia.

Klondike's North 40 released their debut album "The Straight Path" on I-94 Bar Records in November 2007. It is a raw, high powered romp amidst a series of rock and roll genres. Paying homage in part to middle eastern ragas, the album is essentially propped up by the truly superb vocals of journeyman soul singer Matt Sulman. Masuak continues to impress with finger work reminiscent of his early glory days. Bass player Red Porter creates a buoyant, yet maleable bed of groovaliscious solidity upon which the various talents of the band are highlighted.

Masuak re-joined a new line-up of the Hitmen in December 2007 and they are still a going concern.