Shawn Smith
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| Shawn Smith | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | October 28, 1965 Spokane, Washington, USA |
| Origin | Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Years active | 1991— |
| Label(s) | Epic (Sony) & Redlight Entertainment (Brad & Satchel) Sub Pop (Pigeonhed) 818 Music & Establishment Store (solo albums) |
| Associated acts | Satchel Brad Pigeonhed The Diamond Hand From The North Forever Breakers Power Of Wings related acts: Malfunkshun Pearl Jam Mother Love Bone |
| Website | http://www.shawnsmith.co.uk |
| Notable instrument(s) | |
| singing, keyboards, guitar | |
Shawn Smith (October 28, 1965[1])is a Seattle-based songwriter, vocalist and musician in several bands (Brad, Satchel, Pigeonhed) and also as a solo artist. He was born in Spokane, Washington.[1]
Smith has cited Freddy Mercury, Prince and KISS as early influences[2]. Other influences he as noted are Steven Tyler, Bon Scott, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Andy Wood and Chris Cornell[3]. It is easy to hear the impact of all of these varied performers in Smith's various projects.
In 2005, Shawn unveiled a musical project called The Diamond Hand involving many musicians. He also has worked with Thaddeus Turner (formerly of Maktub and many other projects including Brad) under the name Forever Breakers.
From The North is Shawn's newest band with core members of Malfunkshun (Regan Hagar, Kevin Wood, Cory Kane) and the lyrics left by the late Andrew Wood. The band has also been billed as "Power of Wings" and "Von Nord" ("From the North" in German).[4] Hagar has since been replaced by Seattle drummer Mike Hommel.[citation needed]
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[edit] Solo discography
- Let It All Begin (1999)
- Live at the Point (2000)
- Shield of Thorns (2003)
- The Diamond Hand 2008
[edit] Television
"Leaving California" and "Wrapped in My Memory" from Smith's solo album Shield of Thorns were both featured prominently on the "Long Term Parking" episode of The Sopranos (fifth season, 2004).
