Jimi Shields
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Jimi Shields | |
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| Born | James J. Shields 1967 (age 57–58) |
| Origin | New York |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Architect |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, drums |
| Years active | 1991–present |
Jimi Shields (born James J. Shields; 1967), is an Irish musician and architect. He was a member of 1990s indie rock group Rollerskate Skinny. He formed the band the Wounded Knees with former Mercury Rev flutist Suzanne Thorpe in 2001. He established TTT - (thirtythreetrees) with his wife Maria Vlahos in 2004.
Shields is one of five siblings born to a mother who worked as a nurse and a food-industry executive father.[1] The family immigrated to Dublin when he was a child. My Bloody Valentine leader Kevin Shields is his older brother and shoe designer Eileen Shields is his younger sister. Shields is a graduate of Technological University Dublin – Bolton Street.[2] Shields has three daughters with wife and partner Maria Vlahos.
