Jim Sheppard
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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.
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Birth name | Jim Sheppard |
Born | (1961-05-08) May 8, 1961 (age 63) |
Origin | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Genres | Progressive metal, power metal, thrash metal |
Occupation(s) | Bassist |
Instrument(s) | Bass, Tubax |
Years active | 1985 - Present |
Labels | Century Media Records |
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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]