Scott Shiflett

Scott Shiflett

Shiflett performing with Face to Face in 2011
Background information
Birth name

Scott David Shiflett

AKA Topper , Yamachan
Born (1966-08-22) August 22, 1966
Genres Punk rock
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter
Instruments Bass guitar, guitar, drums
Labels Vagrant, Antagonist, Functional Equivalent
Associated acts Face to Face, Viva Death, Jackson United, 22 Jacks, Foo Fighters, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, The Offspring, No Use for a Name, Lagwagon

Scott David Shiflett (born August 22, 1966) is an American musician who has been the bassist in the punk rock band Face to Face since 1995.[1] Born in Santa Barbara, California,[2] he is the brother of Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett. Scott has also performed in the bands Viva Death,[3] Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Jackson United, and 22 Jacks.[4]

Career

Scott Shiflett joined Face to Face in 1995 replacing original bassist Matt Riddle. Shiflett became a both co-songwriter and co-producer of the bands records along with bandmate Trever Keith. Shiflett and Keith also formed Viva Death, a side project of Face to Face, as a vehicle for their baritone guitar driven experimental rock. Viva Death features contributions from Shiflett's brother Chris, drummer Josh Freese, and longtime Face to Face producer/mixer Chad Blinman. Shiflett plays all the instruments on Viva Death's later recordings. Shiflett also performs with his brother Chris in Jackson United, and has filled in for Chris as lead guitarist in Me First and the Gimme Gimmes on several tours since 2004.

Discography

with 22 Jacks
with Face to Face
with Viva Death
with Jackson United

References

  1. ↑ Ankeny, Jason. "Biography: Face to Face". AMG. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
  2. ↑ Allen, Holladay. "Face to Face with Scott Shiflett". Native Foods Blog. Native Foods Blog. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
  3. ↑ Wilson, MacKenzie. "Biography: Viva Death". AMG. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
  4. ↑ Ankeny, Jason. "Biography: 22 Jacks". AMG. Retrieved 12 May 2010.

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