Shawn Crahan
American percussionist · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1969 · age 57
Michael Shawn Crahan, more commonly known by his stage persona "Clown", is an American musician. He is the co-founder, percussionist, and only original member remaining of the alternative metal band Slipknot, in which he is designated #6.
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Mark Neveldine Directed The Vatican Tapes (2015)
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Darren Lynn Bouseman Produced The Devil's Carnival (2012)
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He helped form Slipknot in 1995 alongside bassist Paul Gray and former vocalist Anders Colsefni. Crahan is the longest-serving member of the band, and also has extensive involvement with Slipknot's media production and music videos. Outside Slipknot, Crahan had two side project bands called To My Surprise and Dirty Little Rabbits. Aside from his musical activity, he also directed the 2016 action thriller film Officer Downe.
