Shane Gallagher
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| Shane Gallagher | |
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 Shane Gallagher, circa 2007
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| Birth name | Shane Gallagher |
| Born | May 12, 1976 |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genre(s) | Punk rock Pop punk Garage rock Alternative rock Gothic rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 2004 - present |
| Label(s) | La Salle Records |
| Associated acts | The Nervous Return, Scrimmage Heroes, +44 |
Shane Gallagher is an American musician who plays guitar for rock/alternative band +44, goth-punk band Mercy Killers, and formerly The Nervous Return.
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[edit] Background
In 2006, Gallagher left The Nervous Return to join Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker (both of blink-182 fame) and guitarist Craig Fairbaugh to form +44. He was brought in as a replacement for Carol Heller as guitarist in +44 after she left the band to start a family. In 2007 he officially became a member of The Mercy Killers and he went on tour with them. Currently he is working with his fellow +44 bandmates on their second studio album.
[edit] Trivia
- Gallagher is a strict vegetarian.
- He has played guitar since he was four years old.
- He started his music career with the infamous Word of Todd in Rialto, CA.
[edit] Gear
Shane plays a Black Fender 72 Telecaster Deluxe as seen in 'When Your Heart Stop Beating' video. He also plays a 3-tone Sunburst Fender Jazzmaster with a brown shell pickguard. He recently sold his Jazzmaster on eBay.
[edit] External links
Shane Gallagher at the Internet Movie Database
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