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Paul Edwards aka Coyote Shivers was born on [[September 24]], [[1965]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]. While living in Canada and working as a DJ in the mid-80's he produced the first single by the band [[Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet]]. The b-side to that single, "Having an Average Weekend", became the theme to the [[television show]] ''[[The Kids in the Hall]]''. Shivers went on to produce the band's next two albums.
Paul Edwards, nee Frank Keber, aka Coyote Shivers was born on [[September 24]], [[1965]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]. He was adopted by the Edwards family and grew up in Hamilton Ontario. While living in the Toronto area in the mid 80's and working as a DJ he produced the first single by the band [[Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet]]. The b-side to that single, "Having an Average Weekend", became the theme to the [[television show]] ''[[The Kids in the Hall]]''. Shivers went on to produce the band's next two albums.


Shivers also played [[guitar]] in the instrumental rock band [[Sharkskin]], which released three [[Extended play|EP]]s and a greatest hits compilation. He then moved to [[Los Angeles, California]] briefly with record producer [[Daniel Lanois]] as an assistant. Lanois would later produce the Shivers song "Sugarhigh" for the 1995 ''[[Empire Records]]'' [[soundtrack]].
Shivers also played [[guitar]] in the instrumental rock band [[Sharkskin (band)|Sharkskin]], which released three [[Extended play|EP]]s and a greatest hits compilation. He then moved to [[Los Angeles, California]] briefly with record producer [[Daniel Lanois]] as an assistant. Lanois would later produce the Shivers song "Sugarhigh" for the ''[[Empire Records]]'' [[soundtrack]] in 1995.


Shivers then moved to [[Amsterdam]] with his girlfriend at the time, where he lived on a boat in the canals until returning to [[New York City]] to play guitar for [[The Conspiracy]] (a band notable for being the first non-Soviet band signed to the Soviet state-run record label [[Melodiya]], just after the fall of the [[Berlin Wall]]).
Shivers then moved to [[Amsterdam]] with his then girlfriend, where he lived on a boat in the canals until returning to [[New York City]] to play guitar for [[The Conspiracy]] (a band notable for being the first non-Soviet band signed to the Soviet state-run record label [[Melodiya]], just after the fall of the [[Berlin Wall]]).


In New York City while married to Bebe Buell (1992-1998), the mother of actress Liv Tyler, Shivers began acting occasionally on the side, appearing in a small role in ''[[Johnny Mnemonic]]'' with [[Keanu Reeves]] and co-starring in 1994 along with Tyler in ''[[Empire Records]]'' with [[Robin Tunney]] and [[Debi Mazar]]. He also made a cameo appearance in ''[[Smut (movie)|Smut]]'' (1999).
In New York City, Shivers also began acting, appearing in bit parts in ''[[Johnny Mnemonic]]'' with [[Keanu Reeves]] and ''[[Empire Records]]'' in 1995. He also made a cameo appearance in ''[[Smut (movie)|Smut]]'' in 1999.


Shivers continued playing music in New York City, recruiting a back-up band to create and record his first solo album on Mutiny Records, the self-titled ''[[Coyote Shivers (album)|Coyote Shivers]]''. [[Billy Ficca]] ([[Richard Hell]], [[Television (band)|Television]]) and [[Jack Pedler]] both served stints on drums.
Shivers continued playing music in New York City, recruiting a back-up band to create and record his first solo album on Mutiny Records, the self-titled ''[[Coyote Shivers (album)|Coyote Shivers]]''. He worked with [[Billy Ficca]] ([[Richard Hell]], [[Television (band)|Television]]) and [[Jack Pedler]] on drums.


After he and his band opened for [[KISS (band)|KISS]] one time on their "re-union tour" in the mid 90's, he began writing songs for a second album, releasing limited edition CD singles and the 5-song CD ''1/2 A Rock & Roll Record'' himself.
After ONE stint as an opening act for [[KISS (band)|KISS]] on their re-union tour in the mid 90's, he began writing songs for a second album, releasing limited edition CD singles and the 5-song CD ''1/2 A Rock & Roll Record'' which he put out himself.

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He has appeared in a couple of small independent films ''[[Down And Out With The Dolls]]'' directed by [[Kurt Voss]] (also featuring [[Lemmy Kilmister]] of [[Motörhead]] and [[Inger Lorre]] of the [[Nymphs]]), and also starred in "Girl In 3D" directed by Luis Aira. Shivers did a couple of cameo appearances in films playing "himself" and released a double CD entitled "Coyote Shivers Gives It To Ya. Twice." on the tiny independent label Foodchain.

He turned 40 in 2005 and is currently going through a divorce with his second wife Pauley Perrette from the hit television show NCIS. He lives in Los Angeles and has no children.


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He turned 40 on Sept. 24, 2005 and has appeared in some very small independent films. ''[[Down And Out With The Dolls]]'' directed by [[Kurt Voss]] (also featuring [[Lemmy Kilmister]] of [[Motörhead]] and [[Inger Lorre]] of the [[Nymphs]]), and "Girl In 3D" directed by Luis Aira. Shivers has also done a couple of cameo appearances in films playing "himself" and released a double CD entitled "Coyote Shivers Gives It To Ya. Twice" on the tiny indie label Foodchain.
== Discography ==
== Discography ==


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===Soundtrack contributions===
===Soundtrack contributions===
* ''[[Girl in 3D]]'', 2004
* ''[[Girl in 3D]]'', 2004
* ''[[Ash Tuesday]]'', 2003 (songs "Plus One" and "You're Mine" performed by [[Pauley Perrette]] in character as [[Gina Mascara]])
* ''[[Down and Out with the Dolls]]'', 2001 (theme song "I Wanna Remember Tonight")
* ''[[Down and Out with the Dolls]]'', 2001 (theme song "I Wanna Remember Tonight")
* ''[[Time of Your Life]]'', 1999 TV Series (song [["Something Happens"]] in episode "The Time They Threw That Party")
* ''[[Time of Your Life]]'', 1999 TV Series (song [["Something Happens"]] in episode "The Time They Threw That Party")

Revision as of 18:13, 21 January 2006

Paul Edwards, nee Frank Keber, aka Coyote Shivers was born on September 24, 1965 in Toronto, Canada. He was adopted by the Edwards family and grew up in Hamilton Ontario. While living in the Toronto area in the mid 80's and working as a DJ he produced the first single by the band Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet. The b-side to that single, "Having an Average Weekend", became the theme to the television show The Kids in the Hall. Shivers went on to produce the band's next two albums.

Shivers also played guitar in the instrumental rock band Sharkskin, which released three EPs and a greatest hits compilation. He then moved to Los Angeles, California briefly with record producer Daniel Lanois as an assistant. Lanois would later produce the Shivers song "Sugarhigh" for the Empire Records soundtrack in 1995.

Shivers then moved to Amsterdam with his then girlfriend, where he lived on a boat in the canals until returning to New York City to play guitar for The Conspiracy (a band notable for being the first non-Soviet band signed to the Soviet state-run record label Melodiya, just after the fall of the Berlin Wall).

In New York City, Shivers also began acting, appearing in bit parts in Johnny Mnemonic with Keanu Reeves and Empire Records in 1995. He also made a cameo appearance in Smut in 1999.

Shivers continued playing music in New York City, recruiting a back-up band to create and record his first solo album on Mutiny Records, the self-titled Coyote Shivers. He worked with Billy Ficca (Richard Hell, Television) and Jack Pedler on drums.

After ONE stint as an opening act for KISS on their re-union tour in the mid 90's, he began writing songs for a second album, releasing limited edition CD singles and the 5-song CD 1/2 A Rock & Roll Record which he put out himself.

He has appeared in a couple of small independent films Down And Out With The Dolls directed by Kurt Voss (also featuring Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead and Inger Lorre of the Nymphs), and also starred in "Girl In 3D" directed by Luis Aira. Shivers did a couple of cameo appearances in films playing "himself" and released a double CD entitled "Coyote Shivers Gives It To Ya. Twice." on the tiny independent label Foodchain.

He turned 40 in 2005 and is currently going through a divorce with his second wife Pauley Perrette from the hit television show NCIS. He lives in Los Angeles and has no children.

Discography

Albums

  • Coyote Shivers
    1. "The Truth"
    2. "Guilty"
    3. "Happiness Is A Warm Bong"
    4. "If"
    5. "Sugarhigh"
    6. "Living With Me"
    7. "Classic Car"
    8. "Leather Jacket Weather"
    9. "Pay Per View"
    10. "Bisexual Girl"
    11. "She Drove Me To Drink And Drive"
    12. "It's All Over"
  • 1/2 A Rock & Roll Record
    1. "Plus One"
    2. "Secretley Jealous"
    3. "You're Mine"
    4. "Something happens"
    5. "You Piss me Off"

Soundtrack contributions

Filmography

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