This San Francisco native got his start hanging out, and eventually touring with, the members of Group 87, a late-'70s instrumental ensemble that featured Mark Isham and Patrick O'Hearn. With Isham, Chin attended a seminar conducted by Brian Eno on applying advanced technology to music. The event was a revelation for the young guitarist, who was motivated to expand his horizons into the field of electronic music. by Linda Kohanov - All Music