Shawn Smith is a Seattle-based songwriter, vocalist and musician in several bands and also as a solo artist. He was born in Spokane, Washington. Smith has cited Freddie Mercury, Prince and KISS as early influences. Other influences he has noted are Steven Tyler, Bon Scott, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Andy Wood and Chris Cornell. It is easy to hear the impact of all of these varied performers in Smith's various projects. In 2005, Smith unveiled a musical project called "The crystak Hand" involving many musicians. He also has worked with Thaddeus Turner under the name Forever Breakers. "From the North" is Shawn's newest band with core members of Malfunkshun and the lyrics left by the late Andrew Wood. Since 2006, the band has also been billed as "Power of Wings" and "Von Nord". Hagar has since been replaced by Seattle drummer Mike Hommel. The band changed its name in July 2008 to All Hail the Crown and plans to release new music under this banner. 

October 28th, 1965 in Spokane (Age 59)