Chris Shiflett
Christopher Aubrey Shiflett (/ˈʃɪflɪt/ SHIF-lit; born May 6, 1971) is an American musician. He is best known as the lead guitarist for the rock band Foo Fighters, which he joined in 1999 following the release of the band's third album There Is Nothing Left to Lose (1999). Shiflett was also previously a member of the punk rock bands No Use for a Name (1995–1999) and Me First and the Gimme Gimmes (1995–2019).
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Shiflett with Foo Fighters in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Christopher Aubrey Shiflett |
| Born | May 6, 1971 Santa Barbara, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock, punk rock, post-grunge, country rock, hard rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals, mandolin |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Labels | RCA |
| Member of | Foo Fighters, Viva Death |
| Formerly of | Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, No Use for a Name, Jackson United, The Real McCoy, The Dead Peasants, Rat Pack |
| Website | chrisshiflettmusic |
Though primarily a lead guitarist and backing vocalist, Shiflett has also fronted bands such as Jackson United and Chris Shiflett & the Dead Peasants. He has also made several solo albums; his third, Lost at Sea, was released in October 2023. In 2021, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Foo Fighters.
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