New Zealand’s Chris Knox had a stroke earlier this year and as a result his friends and other musicians rallied around him to provide assistance, companionship and now financial help.

The double CD Stroke – Songs For Chris Knox is being released in New Zealand on Monday November 16.

The album will be released on Chris’ own label – A Major Label & distributed by Rhythm Method. The stunning cover was designed by Chris’ fellow Tall Dwarf, Alec Bathgate and uses Chris’ favourite colour combination of yellow & black.

Songs are covered from all of Chris’ musical career – The Enemy, Toy Love, Tall Dwarfs, solo, & his most recent band The Nothing.

The album features tracks by such artists as Jay Reatard, Shayne Carter, The Mountain Goats, The Verlaines, Boh Runga, David Kilgour, Don McGlashan, Will Oldham and many more – 32 tracks in all.

There is a party & benefit gig for Chris to celebrate the release of this album Friday November 20 at The Kings Arms.

The line-up is Dimmer (featuring Shayne Carter’s back catalogue), Don McGlashan, David Kilgour, The Bellbirds, & The Pyjama Party (featuring Neil Finn). Entry is $30 which includes a copy of the double CD ‘STROKE – Songs For Chris Knox’. Doors open at 8.30pm. No pre-sales.

All proceeds will go to assisting Chris with his recovery.

STROKE – Songs For Chris Knox Record Release Party and Benefit Gig

November 20, 8.30pm
Kings Arms, Auckland
$30, including a copy of the double CD