Jim Sheppard

James Patrick Sheppard (born May 8, 1961) is an American musician. He was the bassist and founding member of the progressive metal band, Nevermore, and its predecessor, Sanctuary.[1][2] He and singer Warrel Dane are certified chefs, and formerly owned an Italian restaurant in Seattle.[3]

This article is about the musician. For others, see Jim Sheppard (disambiguation).
Jim Sheppard
Jim Sheppard performing with Sanctuary, Barge to Hell 2012
Background information
Birth nameJim Sheppard
Born (1963-05-08) May 8, 1963
OriginSeattle, Washington, U.S.
GenresProgressive metal, power metal, thrash metal
Occupation(s)Bassist
InstrumentsBass, Tubax
Years active1985 - Present
LabelsCentury Media Records
Associated actsNevermore, Sanctuary

Sheppard underwent an operation in 2011 to remove a benign brain tumour.[4] In 2019, after the death of Warrel Dane, Sheppard started a musical project called Dead Heart Collective, in which he plays the guitar.[5][3][6]

Discography

Sanctuary

Nevermore

References
  1. Mustica, Giorgio. "An Interview with Jeff Loomis: Cooling The Burn", The Aquarian Weekly, May 1, 2013.
  2. Dick, Chris. "Q&A: Lenny Rutledge Soldiers Sanctuary Onward", Decibel magazine, December 17, 2018.
  3. "Dead Heart Collective with Jim Sheppard (Sanctuary & Nevermore) - Remembering Warrel Dane". Spreaker. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  4. www.metalunderground.com http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=65340. Retrieved 2020-10-13. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. "The Dead Heart Collective". The Dead Heart Collective. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  6. Blabbermouth (2019-12-14). "Ex-NEVERMORE/SANCTUARY Bassist JAMES SHEPPARD Launches New Project THE DEAD HEART COLLECTIVE, Inspired By WARREL DANE". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2020-10-13.


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