 In 1988, he was a member of Steve Winwoods backing band that also featured saxophonist Randall Bramblett, guitarist Anthony Cranford, drummer Russ Kunkel, keyboardist Mike Lawler, backing vocalist LeAnn Phelan, and bassist Michael Rhodes.Farris appeared in the 1989 "Roll with It" music video by Winwood.In 2007, he was a member of Joss Stone's backing band.