Biography
A local of southern California, guitarist Chris Shiflett has generated himself being a prominent sideman within the alt/punk world and a saving artist of his very own. Shiflett started his career within the Santa Barbara glam punk clothing Shed Kittenz, which presented Steve Sherlock (who go on to create Nerf Herder) and Marko DeSantis (of Sugarcult popularity). In 1995, Shiflett became a member of No Use for any Name, playing acoustic guitar as part of their revolving lineup until 1999’s Even more Betterness!. Around once, Shiflett was also recruited by Swingin’ Utters vocalist Spike Slawson to try out acoustic guitar for the punk supergroup and cover music group extraordinaire Me First & the Gimme Gimmes. In 1999, Shiflett remaining No Use for any Name to dominate guitar responsibilities for the Foo Fighters, changing short-lived guitarist Franz Stahl (who experienced previously changed the Bacteria’ Pat Smear). He produced his recording debut using the music group on 2002’s One at a time, and became a long term member immediately after. Searching for an store for his personal songwriting, Shiflett in addition has created several side tasks. In 2003, he created the punk music group Jackson United along with his sibling, Scott Shiflett, and Pete Parada (both of In person). After documenting two albums with Jackson United, Shiflett made a decision to explore a few of his additional influences. This year 2010, he released his 1st recording under his personal name, the country-influenced Chris Shiflett & the Lifeless Peasants on Le Coq Napoleon. 3 years later on, Shiflett & the Deceased Peasants came back with All Head wear no Cattle, an recording that forced the music group into hardcore ’60s honky tonk place. For his third recording, West Coast City — a collection released in the springtime of 2017 — Shiflett shifted the limelight onto California nation.
Quick Facts
Full Name Chris Shiflett
Profession Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter
Nationality American
Spouse Cara Shiflett
Children Eamon Riley, Liam John, Dashiell Ellis
Siblings Scott Shiflett
Music Groups Foo Fighters, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, No Use for a Name, Jackson United, Viva Death
Music Songs The Pretender, Learn To Fly, Best of You, Walk, Times like These, Run, These Days, All My Life, Something from Nothing, Breakout, West Coast Town, Long Road to Ruin, In the Clear, Rope, The Feast and the Famine, The Times They Are A-Changin', Stranger Things Have Happened, The Neverending Sigh, Arlandria, Resolve, Saint Cecilia, I Should Have Known, Iron Rooster, Bridge Burning, Wheels, Dear Rosemary, White Limo, What Did I Do? / God as My Witness, Next Year, Let It Die, No Way Back, Savior Breath
Albums Chris Shiflett & the Dead Peasants, All Hat and No Cattle, Sonic Highways, Skin and Bones, Wasting Light, In Your Honor, Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace, There Is Nothing Left to Lose, One by One, ¡Leche con Carne!, Greatest Hits, Saint Cecilia, Songs from the Laundry Room, Sing in Japanese, West Coast Town
TV Shows Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways
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Lives in Los Angeles, California. |
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Called "Shifty" by family, friends, and fans alike. |
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Younger brother of musician Scott Shiflett. |
Soundtrack
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Bosch |
2016 |
TV Series writer - 1 episode |
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Glastonbury 2015 |
2015 |
TV Series writer - 1 episode |
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Shaun the Sheep Movie |
2015 |
writer: "HOME" - as Christopher Shiflett |
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon |
2014 |
TV Series writer - 1 episode |
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Late Show with David Letterman |
2011-2014 |
TV Series writer - 2 episodes |
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Dancing with the Stars |
2011-2014 |
TV Series writer - 2 episodes |
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Boyhood |
2014/I |
writer: "Let It Die" |
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The Voice UK |
2012-2013 |
TV Series writer - 2 episodes |
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno |
2011-2013 |
TV Series writer - 16 episodes |
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Sound City |
2013 |
Documentary writer: "The Man That Never Was" |
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Rage |
2008-2012 |
TV Series writer - 2 episodes |
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Conan |
2011 |
TV Series writer - 1 episode |
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Real Steel |
2011 |
writer: "Miss the Misery" - as Christopher A. Shiflett |
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A Deeper Shade of Blue |
2011 |
Documentary writer: "Free Me" |
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Idool 2011 |
2011 |
TV Series writer - 1 episode |
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20 to 1 |
2011 |
TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode |
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Beauty Day |
2011 |
Documentary writer: "No Way Back", "DOA" - as Christopher A. Shiflett |
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Formula 1: BBC Sport |
2010 |
TV Series 1 episode |
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Guitar Hero: Van Halen |
2009 |
Video Game writer: "Best Of You" |
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Tony Hawk's Proving Ground |
2007 |
Video Game writer: "The Pretender" |
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SingStar Amped |
2007 |
Video Game writer: "Best Of You" |
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I Think I Love My Wife |
2007 |
writer: "Tired of You" |
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The West Wing |
2006 |
TV Series writer - 1 episode |
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The Perfect Score |
2004 |
"All My Life" |
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Saturday Night Live |
2003 |
TV Series writer - 1 episode |
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Orange County |
2002 |
"The One" |
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Coastal Clash |
2004 |
TV Movie documentary |
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One Winter Story |
2006 |
Documentary |
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Cake Boy |
2005 |
Video |
Club Bartender |
Music Department
Music Department
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He's Barack Obama |
2009 |
Video short musician |
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Self
Self
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Miles to Go Before I Sleep |
2016 |
TV Movie documentary |
Himself |
A Fat Wreck |
2016 |
Documentary |
Himself |
Radio 1's Big Weekend Norwich 2015 |
2015 |
TV Mini-Series |
Himself |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon |
2014 |
TV Series |
Himself - Musical Guest: Foo Fighters |
Sonic Highways |
2014 |
TV Mini-Series documentary |
Himself |
60 Minutes |
2014 |
TV Series documentary |
Himself - Guitarist, Foo Fighters (segment "Foo Fighters") |
Late Show with David Letterman |
2011-2014 |
TV Series |
Himself / Himself - Top Ten List Presenter / Himself - Foo Fighters: Guitar |
Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years |
2014 |
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Himself |
Fading West |
2013 |
Documentary |
Himself |
Sound City |
2013 |
Documentary |
Himself |
SXSW Flashback 2011 |
2011 |
TV Movie |
Himself |
Foo Fighters: Back and Forth |
2011 |
Documentary |
Himself |
Foo Fighters: Live at Wembley Stadium |
2008 |
Video documentary |
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Saturday Night Live |
2003-2007 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Foo Fighters: Hyde Park |
2006 |
Video |
Himself - Guitar |
Special |
2005 |
TV Series documentary |
Himself |
Punk Rock Holocaust |
2004 |
Video |
Himself - Me First and the Gimmie Gimmies |
The 2003 Billboard Music Awards |
2003 |
TV Special |
Himself |
Foo Fighters: Everywhere But Home |
2003 |
Video documentary |
Himself |
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