Dan Shafer
| Dan Shafer | |
|---|---|
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| Born | July 15 1959 Bussac-sur-Charente, France |
| 💼 Occupation | Singer, songwriter, musician, producer, performer |
| 📆 Years active | 1977 - present |
| Known for | The Voice Season 11 Blake Shelton, Bette Midler |
| Notable work | Transformers: Generation 2, Matchbox (brand), BC Powder, Alien 3, AT&T, Television advertisement Jingles |
| 🏡 Home town | Torrington CT |
| 🌐 Website | https://www.danshafermusic.com/ |
Daniel David Shafer (born July 15, 1959) is an American rock singer, songwriter, musician and voice-over artist. His work includes television advertisements. In 2016 he appeared on the NBC television show, The Voice when his blind audition performance of Marry Me (Train song) secured him a position on the team of Blake Shelton.
Career[edit]
His arrangements and background vocals can be heard on Heart Shaped World the debut album for Jessica Andrews, [1] the songs "Over My Shoulder" and "I've Got To Know" off the album Better Than A Biscuit,[2] John Berry (singer) Capitol Records, Artimus Pyle on the album Artimus Venomous, [3] and on the Emmanuel album with Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant. He also sang on the PBS Special "Lest We Forget" the song "Lucky Man" honoring Keith Emerson and Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake & Palmer in 20016, and again the song "Sweet Home Alabama" honoring Ed King from the group Lynryd Skynyrd in 2018.
As a writer and producer,[4] he worked with the group Salt on Mercy Street Records. The album "Satisfied" was released in 2001. The single "Get Back" charted at #26 December 2001,[5] and finally peaked at #13. The single "Satisfied was released in the spring of 2002, [6] and peaked at #20. In 2008 Shafer created the Rock & Load Show, a live show featuring signed and unsigned groups. He then created The Rock & Load University.[7][8]
In 2016, Shafer appeared on The Voice (American season 11)[9]. His blind audition premiered, and aired, on September 20, 2016. His performance of the song "Marry Me" by the group Train turned the chair and earned him a position on the team of Blake Shelton.[10]. The single was released on Island / Republic / Universal Records September 2016. [11]
He continued on the show working with Bette Midler going to the battle rounds, which aired on October 10, 2016. He competed against Sundance Head performing the song "Feel Like Makin' Love" by the group Bad Company. The recording reached #4 on the iTunes charts in October 2016. Shafer is considered the oldest contestant to appear on the American version of the NBC television show.[12][13]
After his appearance, Dan has performed with Dolly Parton, Artimus Pyle (of the Group Lynyrd Skynyrd), Jon Wysocki (of the Group Staind), Carmine Appice, Vinnie Appice, and others.
Discography[edit]
- Maia Amada "Faith Remains" (Maia Amada album) Intersound 1994
- Michael W Smith/Amy Grant "Emmanuel" (Emmanuel album) Sparrow (1996)
- Brent Milligan "Still Breathing" (Still Breathing Album) One Point Oh (1998)
- John Berry "Better Than A Biscuit" (Better Than A Biscuit Album) Capitol (1998)
- Jessica Andrews "Heart Shaped World" (Heart Shaped World Album) Dream Works (1999)
- Eli "Second Hand Clothing" (Second Hand Clothing Album) Forefront (1999)
- Salt "Satisfied" (Satisfied Album) Mercy Street (2001)
- Artimus Pyle "Artimus Venomous" (Artimus Venomous Album) Storm Dog USA (2006)
- Dan Shafer "Marry Me" (The Voice Single) Island/Republic/Universal (2016)
- Dan Shafer / Sundance Head "Feel Like Makin Love" (The Voice Single) Island/Republic/Universal (2016)
Television Commercials[edit]
Shafer provides background and solo vocals on the television commercials including:
- Matchbox (brand) – "Lightning Key Cars" (1991–1993)
- Zig Zag Zoom Water Slide – (1992)
- Transformers: Generation 2 – "Robot's In Disguise" (1992–1996)
- Alien 3 – "Space Marines" (1992–1993)
- AT&T – "We're The One For You New England" (1993–1994)
- Pizza Hut – "We Deliver" (1994–1995)
- BC Powder – "Where Would I Be, With Out BC" (1998-1999)
- Bealls (Florida) – (2001–2002)
- Bryan Hotdogs – (2001–2002)
- Vintage Gourmet Ice Cream – (2001–2002)
- Taco John's – "There's A Whole Lot Of Mexican Going On" (2001–2002)
- Tetley - "The Round Tea Bag"
Documentary Appearances[edit]
- Lest We Forget/PBS Special 2016: Keith Emerson, Greg Lake – Himself Performance "Lucky Man" – Singer
- Lest We Forget/PBS Special 2018: Ed King/Lynryd Skynyrd – Himself Performance "Sweet Home Alabama" – Singer
- Lest We Forget/PBS Special 2018: Peter "Mars" Cowling/Pat Travers – Himself Performance "Born Under A Bad Sign" – Singer
References[edit]
- ↑ "Heart Shaped World - Jessica Andrews | Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ↑ "Better Than a Biscuit - John Berry | Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ↑ "Artimus Venomus - Artimus Pyle | Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ↑ "Dan Shafer | Album Discography". AllMusic.
- ↑ https://www.americanradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-RandR-IDX/IDX/00s/01/RR-2001-12-21-OCR-Page-0092.pdf#search=%22salt%20get%20back%20%20mercy%20street%22
- ↑ https://www.americanradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-RandR-IDX/IDX/00s/02/RR-2002-05-03-OCR-Page-0141.pdf#search=%22salt%20satisfied%20%20mercy%20street%22
- ↑ "Rock and Load U Offers Music Biz Primer". March 19, 2010.
- ↑ "The Rock & Load University, Rock & Load Show". Drummer Cafe.
- ↑ "Dan Shafer He's Got The Voice". The Wilson Post. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ↑ "Mt Juliet Man Joins Team Blake Shelton on The Voice" (PDF). The Chronicle of Mt Juliet. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Marry Me - Dan Shafer | Releases | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ↑ "Dan Shafer Oldest Contestant on The Voice". The Tennessean. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Dan Shafer". The Voice. NBC. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
General references[edit]
"Stay Short And Sweet On The Voice". Mt Juliet News. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
"Mt. Juliet man joins team Blake Shelton on The Voice". THE Chronicle of Mt Juliet. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
"Dan Shafer, 56 — Everything Blake Shelton Loves About 'The Voice'". 2Paragraphs. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
"Dan Shafer MEET DAN SHAFER OF THE VOICE SEASON 11". Idol Chatter Voice Views. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
"The Voice': The Season's First Battles Bring the Heat". The Hollywood Insider. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
"Tennessee singer captivates 'Voice' judges with youthful singing, courage". Channel 10 News. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
"Tennessee contestant on "The Voice" chasing a delayed dream". Channel 10 News. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
"Dan Shafer Talks About Being The Oldest Contestant On The Voice". Reality TV World. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
External links[edit]
- Transformers Generation 2 commercial compilation
- Alien Space Marine Toy Commercials 1992
- Blind Audition Performance of Marry Me
- Battle Performance of Feel Like Making Love
- Lest We Forget Performance of Lucky Man by Emerson Lake & Palmer
- Lest We Forget Performance of Sweet Home Alabama by Ed King Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Lest We Forget Performance of Born Under A Bad Sign
- Dan Shafer IMDb
- The Voice | OLDEST TALENTS who prove age is just a number
- The Voice - Season 11 | THE VOICE -- "Battle Rounds" -- Pictured: (l-r) Dan Shafer, Sundance Head -- (Photo by: Tyler Golden/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)
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