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] In 2020 James married Brazilian Priscila Sheppard.

This article is about the musician. For others, see Jim Sheppard (disambiguation).
Jim Sheppard
Jim Sheppard performing with Sanctuary, Barge to Hell 2012
Jim Sheppard performing with Sanctuary, Barge to Hell 2012
Background information
Birth nameJim Sheppard
Born (1961-05-08) May 8, 1961
OriginSeattle, Washington, U.S.
GenresProgressive metal, power metal, thrash metal
Occupation(s)Bassist
Instrument(s)Bass, Tubax
Years active1985 - Present
LabelsCentury Media Records

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. "Nevermore Bassist to Undergo Surgery Today". www.metalunderground.com. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  5. "The Dead Heart Collective". The Dead Heart Collective. Archived from the original on 2019-12-22. 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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