Chad Gilbert

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Chad Everett Gilbert
Born March 9, 1981 (1981-03-09) (age 27), Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
Origin Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
Genre(s) Pop punk
Hardcore punk
Occupation(s) Musician, guitarist
Instrument(s) Guitar, Vocals
Label(s) Drive-Thru, Bridge 9, Revelation, Crisis
Associated acts New Found Glory, Shai Hulud, The International superheroes of hardcore
Website newfoundglory.com

Chad Everett Gilbert (born March 9, 1981) is the lead guitarist for the band, New Found Glory. Chad's alter ego, Captain Straight Edge, is currently the lead singer of the hardcore band The International Superheroes of Hardcore. He was also the vocalist for the metalcore band Shai Hulud from 1995 to 1997. Gilbert was married to Sherri DuPree of Eisley for a short time; they split in 2007.[1] He has been rumored to be dating Hayley Williams, lead singer of Paramore. [2]

He is a follower of the straight edge lifestyle.

[edit] Appearances

  • Guest vocals on Fall Out Boy's "I Slept With Someone in Fall Out Boy and All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written about Me".
  • Also appears on Say Anything's "In Defense of the Genre" alongside bandmate Jordan Pundik on "You're the Wanker if Anyone Is".
  • Guest vocals on Throwdown's "The Only Thing"

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