Coyote Shivers
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Francis Coyote Shivers is a musician
and actor
.
. The B-side to that single, "Having an Average Weekend", became the theme to the television show The Kids in the Hall
. He also produced the band's next two albums.
He also played guitar in the instrumental rock band Sharkskin
. After a series of moves, he ended up in New York City
, where he joined The Dave Rave Conspiracy, playing guitar for them. During this time, he appeared in the movies Empire Records
and Johnny Mnemonic
. He also made cameo appearances in Smut and Dirty Love
. He continued playing music, eventually gathering a back-up band to create and record his first solo album on Mutiny Records, the self-titled Coyote Shivers with the assistance of Billy Ficca
(Richard Hell
, Television
) and Jack Pedler on drums.
He toured as a member of the opening act for KISS
, during their reunion tour. He released several limited edition CD singles and the five-song CD 1/2 A Rock & Roll Record shortly afterward. He also appeared in the movies Down And Out With The Dolls directed by Kurt Voss
, and Girl In 3D
directed by Luis Aira. He also made a string of cameo appearances in films playing "himself" and released the double CD Coyote Shivers Gives It To Ya. Twice.
from 1992 to 1997. He began dating actress Pauley Perrette
in 1998, and they were married in 2000. Perrette and Shivers separated in 2004 and obtained a divorce in 2006. She has renewed a restraining order against him ever since.
He was declared a vexatious litigant in California by the Los Angeles Superior Court in June 2008.
In March 2010, he married 22 year-old Brazilian author and entertainment writer Mayra Dias Gomes
in a private ceremony in Las Vegas.
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
and actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
.
Music and acting
Shivers produced the first single for the band Shadowy Men on a Shadowy PlanetShadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet
Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet were a Juno Award-winning Canadian instrumental rock band, formed in 1984. They remain best-known for the track "Having an Average Weekend," which was used as the theme to the Canadian sketch comedy TV show The Kids in the Hall...
. The B-side to that single, "Having an Average Weekend", became the theme to the television show The Kids in the Hall
The Kids in the Hall
The Kids in the Hall is a Canadian sketch comedy group formed in 1984, consisting of comedians Dave Foley, Kevin McDonald, Bruce McCulloch, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson. Their eponymous television show ran from 1988 to 1994 on CBC in Canada, and 1989 to 1995 on CBS and HBO in the United States...
. He also produced the band's next two albums.
He also played guitar in the instrumental rock band Sharkskin
Sharkskin
Sharkskin is a smooth worsted fabric with a soft texture and a two-toned woven appearance.Typically, sharkskin fabric is made with the use of rayon or acetate or as a blend of the two, and its two-toned woven appearance is achieved by basketweaving, thereby creating a pattern where the colored...
. After a series of moves, he ended up in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, where he joined The Dave Rave Conspiracy, playing guitar for them. During this time, he appeared in the movies Empire Records
Empire Records
Empire Records is a 1995 coming of age film that follows a group of record store employees over the course of one exceptional day. The employees of this independent music store try to fight off a large chain, all while learning about each other...
and Johnny Mnemonic
Johnny Mnemonic (film)
Johnny Mnemonic is a 1995 cyberpunk film, loosely based on the short story "Johnny Mnemonic" by William Gibson. The title character, a man with a cybernetic brain implant designed to store information, is played by Keanu Reeves. The film portrays Gibson's dystopian view of the future with the world...
. He also made cameo appearances in Smut and Dirty Love
Dirty Love
Dirty Love is a 2005 comedy written by and starring Jenny McCarthy and directed by John Mallory Asher. At the time of filming McCarthy and Asher were married, they divorced the month the film went into wide release...
. He continued playing music, eventually gathering a back-up band to create and record his first solo album on Mutiny Records, the self-titled Coyote Shivers with the assistance of Billy Ficca
Billy Ficca
Billy Ficca is a punk rock drummer who has played with the bands Television, Nona Hendryx & Zero Cool, 40 Familys, The Washington Squares, The Waitresses and The Neon Boys...
(Richard Hell
Richard Hell
Richard Hell is a singer, songwriter, bass guitarist, and writer.Richard Hell was an innovator of punk music and fashion. He was one of the first to spike his hair and wear torn, cut and drawn-on shirts, often held together with safety pins...
, Television
Television (band)
Television was an American rock band, formed in New York City in 1973. They are best known for the album Marquee Moon and widely regarded as one of the founders of "punk" and New Wave music. Television was part of the early 1970s New York underground rock scene, along with bands like the Patti...
) and Jack Pedler on drums.
He toured as a member of the opening act for KISS
KISS (band)
Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well-known for its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting,...
, during their reunion tour. He released several limited edition CD singles and the five-song CD 1/2 A Rock & Roll Record shortly afterward. He also appeared in the movies Down And Out With The Dolls directed by Kurt Voss
Kurt Voss
Kurt Voss is an American film director, screenwriter and musician/songwriter. He often works with fellow UCLA alumnus Allison Anders...
, and Girl In 3D
Girl In 3D
Girl In 3D is a 2004 American movie directed by Luis Aira and starring Bevin Tucker, Coyote Shivers, Yareli Arizmendi and Jonathan Paley.The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. It has since gone on to win multiple awards such as 'Best Feature', 'Best Thriller' and 'Best...
directed by Luis Aira. He also made a string of cameo appearances in films playing "himself" and released the double CD Coyote Shivers Gives It To Ya. Twice.
Personal life
Shivers was married to model and singer Bebe BuellBebe Buell
Beverle Lorence "Bebe" Buell is an American fashion model and singer, and Playboy magazine's November 1974 Playmate of the Month. She is also known for dating rock musicians. She is actress Liv Tyler's mother from a brief relationship with Aerosmith vocalist Steven Tyler...
from 1992 to 1997. He began dating actress Pauley Perrette
Pauley Perrette
Pauley Perrette is an American actress, best known for playing Abby Sciuto[p] on the U.S. TV series NCIS, a role that has made her the most popular actress on U.S. primetime television. She is also a published writer, a singer and civil rights advocate.-Early life:Perrette was born in New Orleans...
in 1998, and they were married in 2000. Perrette and Shivers separated in 2004 and obtained a divorce in 2006. She has renewed a restraining order against him ever since.
He was declared a vexatious litigant in California by the Los Angeles Superior Court in June 2008.
In March 2010, he married 22 year-old Brazilian author and entertainment writer Mayra Dias Gomes
Mayra Dias Gomes
Mayra Dias Gomes is a Brazilian author, journalist, columnist and media personality. She is the oldest daughter of Academy-Award nominated Brazilian playwright Dias Gomes and actress Bernadeth Lyzio.- Biography :...
in a private ceremony in Las Vegas.
Albums
- Coyote Shivers (1996) Mutiny Zoo
- 1/2 A Rock & Roll Record (1999) The Orchard (EP)
- Gives It To Ya. Twice (2004) Foodchain Records (double CD)
Soundtrack contributions
- Empire RecordsEmpire RecordsEmpire Records is a 1995 coming of age film that follows a group of record store employees over the course of one exceptional day. The employees of this independent music store try to fight off a large chain, all while learning about each other...
, 1995 (song "Sugarhigh") - Time of Your LifeTime of Your Life (TV series)Time of Your Life is an American drama series starring Jennifer Love Hewitt. The series is a spin-off of Party of Five, and features the character Sarah Reeves Merrin whom Hewitt portrayed on Party of Five.-Plot:...
, 1999 TV Series (song "Something Happens" in episode "The Time They Threw That Party") - Down and Out with the Dolls, 2001 (theme song "I Wanna Remember Tonight")
- Girl in 3DGirl In 3DGirl In 3D is a 2004 American movie directed by Luis Aira and starring Bevin Tucker, Coyote Shivers, Yareli Arizmendi and Jonathan Paley.The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. It has since gone on to win multiple awards such as 'Best Feature', 'Best Thriller' and 'Best...
, 2004
Filmography
- Johnny MnemonicJohnny Mnemonic (film)Johnny Mnemonic is a 1995 cyberpunk film, loosely based on the short story "Johnny Mnemonic" by William Gibson. The title character, a man with a cybernetic brain implant designed to store information, is played by Keanu Reeves. The film portrays Gibson's dystopian view of the future with the world...
, 1995 - Empire RecordsEmpire RecordsEmpire Records is a 1995 coming of age film that follows a group of record store employees over the course of one exceptional day. The employees of this independent music store try to fight off a large chain, all while learning about each other...
, 1995 - Smut, 1999
- Down and Out with the Dolls, 2001
- Girl in 3DGirl In 3DGirl In 3D is a 2004 American movie directed by Luis Aira and starring Bevin Tucker, Coyote Shivers, Yareli Arizmendi and Jonathan Paley.The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. It has since gone on to win multiple awards such as 'Best Feature', 'Best Thriller' and 'Best...
, 2004 - Boys & Girls Guide To Getting DownBoys & Girls Guide To Getting DownBoys & Girls Guide to Getting Downis an independent film directed by Paul Sapiano. Boys & Girls Guide to Getting down was the winner of 5 independent film awards at the Los Angeles Film Festival 2006.Features original music from Dirty Vegas, and Kava Kava....
, 2006