Shane Gallagher

Infobox musical artist
Name = Shane Gallagher

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Img_capt = Shane Gallagher, circa 2007
Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth_name = Shane Gallagher
Alias =
Born = Birth date and age|1976|5|12|mf=y
Died =
Origin = Los Angeles, California
Instrument = Guitar
Genre = Punk rock
Pop punk
Post-punk revival
Alternative rock
Gothic rock
Occupation = Musician, Guitarist
Years_active = 2004 - present
Label = interscope, La Salle Records
Associated_acts = The Nervous Return, Scrimmage Heroes, +44
URL =

Shane Gallagher is an American musician who plays guitar for rock/alternative band +44, goth-punk band Mercy Killers, and formerly The Nervous Return.

Background

In 2006, Gallagher left The Nervous Return to join Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker (both of blink-182 fame) and guitarist Craig Fairbaugh to form +44. He was brought in as a replacement for Carol Heller as guitarist in +44 after she left the band to start a family. In 2007 he officially became a member of The Mercy Killers and he went on tour with them. Currently he is working with his fellow +44 bandmates on their second studio album.

Trivia

*Gallagher is a strict vegetarian.
*He has played guitar since he was four years old.
*He started his music career with the infamous Word of Todd in Rialto, CA.

Gear

Shane plays a Black Fender 72 Telecaster Deluxe as seen in 'When Your Heart Stop Beating' video. He also plays a 3-tone Sunburst Fender Jazzmaster with a brown shell pickguard. He recently sold his Jazzmaster on eBay.

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