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James Shaffer
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For the church leader, see James Shaffer (pastor).
James Christian Shaffer (born June 16, 1970), also known by his stage name "Munky", is an American musician best known as a co-founder and guitarist of the nu metal band Korn. He was ranked at No. 26 of Guitar World's 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time.[1]
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James "Munky" Shaffer | |
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Birth name | James Christian Shaffer |
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Born | (1970-06-06) June 6, 1970 (age 54) Rosedale, California, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Guitarist |
Years active | 1989–present |
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Formerly of | LAPD |
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Shaffer set up the side-project band Fear and the Nervous System in 2008 and is also the founder of Emotional Syphon Recordings, who have signed acts like Monster in the Machine and Droid.