Later, Shaver performed with his father in the duo Shaver. Together, they recorded several critically acclaimed albums.
Shaver recorded his first (and only) solo album during 1996 for the French record label, Dixiefrog Records. The album is titled Baptism Of Fire.
Shaver died of a heroinoverdose on December 31, 2000, in Waco, Texas.
Folk singer Todd Snider wrote the song "Waco Moon" upon hearing about Shaver's death.