by | Aug 18, 2020 | Internet Celebrities
| Name |
James Mercer |
| Profession |
Guitarist |
| Date of Birth |
1970-12-26 |
| Place of Birth |
Honolulu, HI |
| Age |
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| Death Date |
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| Birth Sign |
Capricorn |
About James Mercer
Founder, guitarist, and singer-songwriter for the rock group The Shins. He has also been involved with the group Broken Bells, among other projects.
Early Life of James Mercer
He traveled a lot as a child because his father was in the U.S. Air Force. His first serious band was called Blues Roof Dinner.
Trivia
He sang backup vocals on several tracks on Modest Mouse’s album We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank.
Family Life
He married designer Marisa Kula in 2006; they have three daughters together.
Associated With
His music is heavily featured in Zach Braff’s directorial debut Garden State.
by | Aug 13, 2020 | Internet Celebrities
| Name |
Neal Schon |
| Profession |
Guitarist |
| Date of Birth |
1954-02-27 |
| Place of Birth |
Oklahoma |
| Age |
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| Death Date |
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| Birth Sign |
Pisces |
About Neal Schon
Guitarist for the rock band Journey who is the only member of the group to have been on every album. He has also pursued a successful solo career.
Early Life of Neal Schon
He dropped out of school at age fifteen to work with Carlos Santana.
Trivia
The soul singing of Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight influenced his sound.
Family Life
He has five children from three marriages named Miles, Lizzy, Sarah, Aja, and Sophia.
Associated With
Eric Clapton invited him to join his band, but Schon went with Santana.
by | Aug 13, 2020 | Internet Celebrities
| Name |
Noel Hogan |
| Profession |
Guitarist |
| Date of Birth |
1971-12-25 |
| Place of Birth |
Ireland |
| Age |
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| Death Date |
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| Birth Sign |
Capricorn |
About Noel Hogan
Known best for his work with the Irish alternative rock band The Cranberries, this guitarist and songwriter also formed electronica groups called Mono Band and Arkitekt and founded the Gohan Records music label.
Early Life of Noel Hogan
After the Cranberries went on a half-decade-long hiatus beginning in 2003, he released his first solo album.
Trivia
He collaborated with Norwegian singer Kate Havnevik on some of his Mono Band material.
Family Life
He was born and raised in Limerick, Ireland.
Associated With
He collaborated with vocalist Dolores O’Riordan on several of her solo recordings, as well as on her better-known work with The Cranberries.
by | Aug 13, 2020 | Internet Celebrities
| Name |
Norman Beaker |
| Profession |
Guitarist |
| Date of Birth |
1950-06-21 |
| Place of Birth |
England |
| Age |
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| Death Date |
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| Birth Sign |
Cancer |
About Norman Beaker
British blues guitarist who leads the five-member Norman Beaker Band.
Early Life of Norman Beaker
A bad car accident when he was seven made him bedridden for eighteen months, and he picked up the guitar to pass the time.
Trivia
His Norman Beaker Band has appeared on the BBC and toured all over the world.
Family Life
His brother Malcolm was an avid blues fan, and the love was passed on to Norman.
Associated With
His group has shared the stage with many blues greats, like Chuck Berry.
by | Aug 13, 2020 | Internet Celebrities
| Name |
Norman Brown |
| Profession |
Guitarist |
| Date of Birth |
1970-12-18 |
| Place of Birth |
Missouri |
| Age |
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| Death Date |
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| Birth Sign |
Sagittarius |
About Norman Brown
Smooth jazz musician who has released solo albums like Just Chillin’ and has also worked with the group Brown-Whalum-Braun.
Early Life of Norman Brown
He worked as a session musician in the 1980s before putting out his own albums in the 1990s.
Trivia
He is a Grammy Award winner in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category.
Family Life
He has six kids and several grandchildren.
Associated With
He is often compared to fellow jazz guitarist George Benson.
