Shawn Smith
Encyclopedia
Shawn Smith 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
.
Smith has cited Freddie Mercury
, Prince
and KISS
as early influences. Other influences he has noted are Steven Tyler
, Bon Scott
, Elton John
, Stevie Wonder
, Ice Cube
, Snoop Dogg
, Andy Wood and Chris Cornell
. It is easy to hear the impact of all of these varied performers in Smith's various projects.
In 2005, Smith 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). Hagar has since been replaced by Seattle drummer Mike Hommel. The band changed its name in July 2008 to All Hail the Crown and plans to release new music under this banner.
(third season, 2001). "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). Yet another Shawn Smith related song has been featured on the show: Pigeonhed
's "Battle Flag
" appeared on the "46 Long" episode (first season, 1999) and was later included on The Sopranos: Peppers & Eggs: Music from the HBO Original Series.
"Battle Flag" has also been featured in a season six episode of NBC's prime-time medical drama ER, season three episode eleven of Showtime's drama Queer as Folk US, as well as a season one episode of The WB's Smallville. It has also been featured in the film Coyote Ugly
and the trailer for Charlie's Angels
.
Brad (band)
Brad is an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1992. Brad's sound is influenced by the wide variety of influences brought by its members, including Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam, Regan Hagar , Shawn Smith , and Jeremy Toback...
, Satchel
Satchel (band)
Satchel is an alternative rock band from Seattle, featuring Shawn Smith , Regan Hagar , John Hoag and Mike Berg , who replaced original bassist Cory Kane in 1995.-History:...
, Pigeonhed
Pigeonhed
Pigeonhed was a Seattle-area band that combined elements of funk, soul, trip hop, and lo-fi. The band was a collaboration of Shawn Smith and Steve Fisk that lasted from 1993 to 1997 and produced three albums. Soundgarden's Kim Thayil provided significant instrumental contributions to each album...
) and also as a solo artist. He was born in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, Washington
Spokane is a city located in the Northwestern United States in the state of Washington. It is the largest city of Spokane County of which it is also the county seat, and the metropolitan center of the Inland Northwest region...
.
Smith has cited Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury was a British musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. As a performer, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and powerful vocals over a four-octave range...
, Prince
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of...
and KISS
KISS (band)
Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well-known for its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting,...
as early influences. Other influences he has noted are Steven Tyler
Steven Tyler
Steven Tyler is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the frontman and lead singer of the Boston-based rock band Aerosmith, in which he also plays the harmonica, and occasional piano and percussion. He is known as the "Demon of Screamin'", due to his high screams...
, Bon Scott
Bon Scott
Ronald Belford "Bon" Scott was a Scottish-born Australian rock musician, best known for being the lead singer and lyricist of Australian hard rock band AC/DC from 1974 until his death in 1980...
, Elton John
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
, Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Morris , better known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and activist...
, Ice Cube
Ice Cube
O'Shea Jackson , better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper and actor. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A. and later joined the rap group N.W.A. After leaving N.W.A in December 1989, he built a successful solo career in music, and also as a writer,...
, Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
, Andy Wood and Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell is an American rock musician best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Soundgarden and as the former lead vocalist for Audioslave. He is also known for his numerous solo works and soundtrack contributions since 1998...
. It is easy to hear the impact of all of these varied performers in Smith's various projects.
In 2005, Smith unveiled a musical project called The Diamond Hand involving many musicians. He also has worked with Thaddeus Turner (formerly of Maktub
Maktub
Maktub is a Seattle, Washington-based music group formed in the late 1990s that combines elements of hip-hop, rhythm and blues, soul, and funk, with a sprinkling of jazz and rock.-History:...
and many other projects including Brad) under the name Forever Breakers.
From the North is Shawn's newest band with core members of Malfunkshun
Malfunkshun
Malfunkshun is a band formed in 1980 by Andrew Wood and his brother Kevin Wood. Malfunkshun, along with Skin Yard, Green River, U-Men, and Melvins are considered the "godfathers" of grunge, with Malfunkshun being the first of those bands to form.-History:...
(Regan Hagar
Regan Hagar
Regan Hagar was the drummer in Malfunkshun from 1980 to 1988, featuring Andrew Wood of Mother Love Bone on vocals and Kevin Wood on guitar. Hagar has also performed in Satchel with Shawn Smith and Brad with Shawn Smith and Stone Gossard....
, 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). Hagar has since been replaced by Seattle drummer Mike Hommel. The band changed its name in July 2008 to All Hail the Crown and plans to release new music under this banner.
Solo discography
- Let It All BeginLet It All BeginLet It All Begin is the first solo release by Seattle musician Shawn Smith. It was recorded in Seattle and Atlanta. The album was re-released in 2003 by the Establishment Store label and again in 2008 on Sound vs Silence....
(1999) - Live at the PointLive at the Point (Shawn Smith album)Live at the Point is a live album by Seattle musician Shawn Smith. It was recorded at The Point in Philadelphia. Smith plays piano or guitar and sings on all tracks, with no other accompaniment...
(2000) - Shield of ThornsShield of ThornsShield of Thorns is the second solo studio album by Seattle musician Shawn Smith. Two songs were featured on the "Long Term Parking" episode of The Sopranos fifth season on HBO....
(2003) - The Cedarwood EP (2007)
- The Diamond Hand (2008)
- Sunshine (2011)
Brad discography
- ShameShameShame is, variously, an affect, emotion, cognition, state, or condition. The roots of the word shame are thought to derive from an older word meaning to cover; as such, covering oneself, literally or figuratively, is a natural expression of shame....
(1993) - InteriorsInteriorsInteriors is a 1978 drama film written and directed by Woody Allen. Featured performers are Kristin Griffith, Mary Beth Hurt, Richard Jordan, Diane Keaton, E. G. Marshall, Geraldine Page, Maureen Stapleton and Sam Waterston....
(1997) - Welcome to Discovery ParkWelcome to Discovery Park-Personnel:Brad*Mike Berg – keyboards, piano, bass guitar, guitars, synth, organ*Stone Gossard – guitars, drums, organ, synth, bass guitar*Regan Hagar – drums, synth, guitar, design and layout...
(2002) - Best Friends?Best Friends?Best Friends? is the fourth studio album by the American rock band Brad. It was recorded in 2003 after the band's return from an Australian tour, released on August 10, 2010 through Monkeywrench, Inc..-Track listing:-Personnel:Brad...
(2010)
Satchel discography
- EDCEDCEDC may refer to:*Electrodesiccation and curettage, a surgical method for the removal of skin cancers*Eau de Cologne , the oldest perfume classification....
(1994) - The Family (1996)
- Heartache and Honey (2010)
Pigeonhed
- PigeonhedPigeonhedPigeonhed was a Seattle-area band that combined elements of funk, soul, trip hop, and lo-fi. The band was a collaboration of Shawn Smith and Steve Fisk that lasted from 1993 to 1997 and produced three albums. Soundgarden's Kim Thayil provided significant instrumental contributions to each album...
(1993) - The Full Sentence (1997)
- Flash Bulb Emergency Overflow Cavalcade of Remixes (1997)
Television
"Shake It (Like You Just Made Bail)," a song that remained unreleased until Shawn Smith made it available in digital format in 2007, was featured in the background of the cocaine scene of the "Proshai, Livushka" episode of The SopranosThe Sopranos
The Sopranos is an American television drama series created by David Chase that revolves around the New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads...
(third season, 2001). "Leaving California" and "Wrapped in My Memory" from Smith's solo album Shield of Thorns
Shield of Thorns
Shield of Thorns is the second solo studio album by Seattle musician Shawn Smith. Two songs were featured on the "Long Term Parking" episode of The Sopranos fifth season on HBO....
were both featured prominently on the "Long Term Parking" episode of The Sopranos
The Sopranos
The Sopranos is an American television drama series created by David Chase that revolves around the New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads...
(fifth season, 2004). Yet another Shawn Smith related song has been featured on the show: Pigeonhed
Pigeonhed
Pigeonhed was a Seattle-area band that combined elements of funk, soul, trip hop, and lo-fi. The band was a collaboration of Shawn Smith and Steve Fisk that lasted from 1993 to 1997 and produced three albums. Soundgarden's Kim Thayil provided significant instrumental contributions to each album...
's "Battle Flag
Battle Flag
"Battle Flag" is a song by Pigeonhed from their 1997 album The Full Sentence. It was remixed by Lo Fidelity Allstars featuring Pigeonhed for Pigeonhed’s Flash Bulb Emergency Overflow Cavalcade of Remixes album and later included and released as a single from the Lo Fidelity Allstars album How To...
" appeared on the "46 Long" episode (first season, 1999) and was later included on The Sopranos: Peppers & Eggs: Music from the HBO Original Series.
"Battle Flag" has also been featured in a season six episode of NBC's prime-time medical drama ER, season three episode eleven of Showtime's drama Queer as Folk US, as well as a season one episode of The WB's Smallville. It has also been featured in the film Coyote Ugly
Coyote Ugly (film)
Coyote Ugly is a 2000 romantic comedy/drama based on the actual Coyote Ugly Saloon, set in New York City. The film stars Piper Perabo and Adam Garcia...
and the trailer for Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels is a television series about three women who work for a private investigation agency, and is one of the first shows to showcase women in roles traditionally reserved for men...
.