About Shane Gibson
Lived 1979 – 2014 (aged 35). Shane Gibson was an American musician and guitarist.
Shane Paul Gibson (February 21, 1979 – April 15, 2014) was an American musician best known for being the touring guitarist for the American metal group Korn, after the departure of Brian "Head" Welch in February 2005. He also played the lead guitar for the solo tour of Jonathan Davis from Korn.
He was hired on and joined forces in a project group called Mr Creepy. The band was formed by Arthur Gonzales who also brought in (studio musician) Michael G Clark, award-winning bassist/vocalist, Jasmine Cain, and ex-Black Label Society drummer, Mike Froedge.
His main band, stOrk, with Thomas Lang, singer VK Lynne and bassist Kelly LeMieux, is an experimental rock band that combined different elements, including thrash metal and progressive rock.
In 2010, he made some songs with an American metal band, Echoes The Fall.
He appeared in a 2014 episode of the TBS prank show, Deal with It. The episode aired on May 21.
Gibson died on April 15, 2014, in Birmingham, Alabama, of complications from a blood clotting disorder.
Personal life Shane held a bachelor's degree in Music Performance and Music Therapy from Berklee College of Music.
Discography 2005: As a solo artist – Mr. Stork 2007: Jonathan Davis and the SFA – Alone I Play 2009: L. Shankar – Face to Face 2009: Jason C. Miller – Last to Go Home 2010: SchwarZenatoR – SchwarZenatoR 2010: stOrk – stOrk 2010: New World Man – A Tribute to Rush ("New World Man", "Fly By Night", "Force Ten") 2010: Echoes the Fall – "Free" 2011: Jonathan Davis and the SFA – Debut solo album 2013: SchwarZenatoR - "Jingle All The Way" Single 2014: Mr Creepy - "Mr Creepy EP" 2014: stOrk – Broken Pieces
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Who was Shane Gibson?
American musician (1979–2014)
When was Shane Gibson born?
Shane Gibson was born on 21 February 1979 in Houma.
When did Shane Gibson die?
Shane Gibson died on 15 April 2014 in Birmingham.
What was Shane Gibson's occupation?
Shane Gibson was a musician and guitarist.
What nationality was Shane Gibson?
Shane Gibson was American.
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