Kevin Shirley

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[link]Kevin Shirley (a.k.a The Caveman) is a music producer and mixer for many artists, such as the bands Dream Theater, Rush, Led Zeppelin and Iron Maiden.

Born on June 29th in Johannesburg, South Africa. Kevin spent his early years producing and engineering records for many successful South African artists like Robin Auld, Juluka, Jonathan Butler, Leslie Rae Dowling, Steve Louw and Sweatband as well as performing and recording with his own band the Council, featuring legendary South African singer, Brian Davidson.

He moved to Australia in 1987 where he continued working with many successful Australian artists - like The Hoodoo Gurus, The Angels, Cold Chisel, Tina Arena, The Screaming Jets, The Baby Animals and after the worldwide success of his production of Silverchair's debut album Frogstomp, moved to the U.S.A.

He continued to produce successful albums for the biggest artists in American rock music - Aerosmith, Journey, the Black Crowes and then for international hard rockers like Iron Maiden, H.I.M. and Slayer, and his work on the magnificent and hugely successful retroactive Led Zeppelin DVD is a highlight.

See Kevin "Caveman" Shirley selected discography: http://www.cavemanproductions.com/discography.htm

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