Chris Shiflett

Christopher Aubrey Shiflett (born May 6, 1971) is an American musician. He gained prominence as the lead guitarist for the rock band Foo Fighters, joining them in 1999 after the release of their third album. Prior to joining Foo Fighters, Shiflett was a member of punk rock bands No Use for a Name and Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. Besides his role as a lead guitarist and backing vocalist, Shiflett has fronted other bands like Jackson United and Chris Shiflett & the Dead Peasants. He has also released solo albums, with his fifth album scheduled for release in October 2023. In 2021, Shiflett was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Foo Fighters. Born in Santa Barbara, California, Shiflett started playing the guitar at the age of 11.