Chuck Wright is an American bassist, songwriter, singer, music producer, and live event producer, best known as a long-time member of the multi-platinum heavy metal band Quiet Riot. Most recently, Wright expanded his presence with an appearance in a national sales campaign for Starbucks’ new Iced Energy drink, underscoring his continued relevance across music, media, and popular culture.

Wright’s association with Quiet Riot began in 1982, when he played bass on the tracks “Metal Health (Bang Your Head)” and “Don’t Wanna Let You Go,” and contributed background vocals across the band’s landmark 1983 release, Metal Health. The album went on to become the first heavy metal record to reach #1 on the Billboard 200, fundamentally changing the landscape of mainstream rock music. His breakthrough came in 1984 with the band Giuffria, whose debut album produced the hit single “Call to the Heart” (Billboard Hot 100 #15). Following sold-out arena tours alongside Deep Purple and Foreigner, Wright rejoined Quiet Riot in 1986, recording and co-writing material for QRIII and supporting the album on a worldwide tour.

Renowned for his versatility and musicality, Wright has become one of rock’s most sought-after bassists, collaborating with legendary artists including Alice Cooper, Slash, Gregg Allman, Carmine Appice, Ronnie Montrose, John Waite, and Pat Travers. His extensive discography spans over 100 worldwide releases, encompassing genres as diverse as rock, ambient trance, reggae, rap, and country. Wright has also contributed to seven film scores, notably Universal's "Kull the Conqueror", alongside Matt Sorum of Guns N’ Roses and the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Throughout his career, Wright has worked with an impressive roster of artists and bands, including House of Lords, Mr. Big, Bad Moon Rising, Blackthorne, Doro, Impellitteri, Kuni, Michael Schenker Group (MSG), Stephen Pearcy (Ratt), Adler’s Appetite, Love/Hate, and the late Shane Gibson (Korn), among many others.

In 2015, Wright founded Ultimate Jam Night, a bi-monthly live music event held at the legendary Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood. Now a cornerstone of the Los Angeles music scene, Ultimate Jam Night regularly features up to 80 professional musicians per show and has become a proving ground for both established artists and rising talent.

Wright continues to perform live with Legends of Classic Rock and his Los Angeles-based eclectic acoustic project UnZepped. He is proudly endorsed by Ampeg, Godin Guitars, S.I.T. Strings, and CAD Audio.