James Christian 'Munky' Shaffer was born June 6, 1970 in Rosedale, California. His nickname, 'Munky', is apparently a reference to the fact that his feet, when spread, resembles a monkey's feet (this was revealed in the multi-platinum video "Who Then Now?"). In his youth, Shaffer led a troubled life, often stealing his parents' alcohol and trespassing. One night, when trying to sneak out to a party, the tip of one of his fingers was severed by the chain on his three wheeler, and, as part of his rehabilitation, Shaffer picked up guitar.
During high school Shaffer met fellow guitarist Brian Welch and the two often jammed together ever since. In fact, it was Welch who got him into his first band, L.A.P.D.. L.A.P.D. consisted of Shaffer, Fieldy, David Silveria and Richard Morill. The first three members went on to form Korn.
In the mid-1990s Shaffer developed meningitis and became ill during 1997 while on tour, requiring him to be hospitalized. KoRn had to cancel the remainder of that tour.
On January 15, 2000, Shaffer married Stephanie Roush. The couple had a daughter, Carmella Star, the next year, whom Shaffer claims is the most prized possession in his life. The two are now divorced.
In 2008 Munky began development on the project "Fear And The Nervous System", which released their self-titled debut-album in 2011.
In 2022 Munky began a project with fimmaker Chris Hunt named "Venera".
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May 20, 2025
Whisky A Go Go
West Hollywood, California, United States1. Falling Away From Me
July 19, 2019
Blessington Lakes
Blessington, Wicklow, Ireland1. Intro
2. Zordon
3. Cuck Rock
4. You've Got Male
5. Bootsy Collins
6. Jam and Banana Sandwich
7. Closed Door Policy
8. Ms. Communication
9. One in Five
June 20, 2019
ULU
London, England, United Kingdom1. Zordon
2. Cuck Rock
3. You've Got Male
4. Jam and Banana Sandwich
5. Bootsy Collins
6. Closed Door Policy
7. Ms. Communication
8. One in Five
June 19, 2019
Norwich Arts Centre
Norwich, England, United Kingdom1. Zordon
2. Cuck Rock
3. You've Got Male
4. Jam and Banana Sandwich
5. Bootsy Collins
6. Just Can't Quit
7. Closed Door Policy
8. Ms. Communication
June 18, 2019
ZOOM Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany1. Zordon
2. Cuck Rock
3. You've Got Male
4. Jam and Banana Sandwich
5. Bootsy Collins
6. Closed Door Policy
7. Ms. Communication
8. One in Five
June 17, 2019
Paradiso Noord - Tolhuistuin De Tuin
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands1. Zordon
2. Cuck Rock
3. You've Got Male
4. Jam and Banana Sandwich
5. Bootsy Collins
6. Closed Door Policy
7. Ms. Communication
8. One in Five
June 16, 2019
PAARD Kleine Zaal
The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands1. Zordon
2. Cuck Rock
3. You've Got Male
4. Jam and Banana Sandwich
5. Bootsy Collins
6. Closed Door Policy
7. Ms. Communication
8. One in Five
June 15, 2019
Luxor Live
Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands1. Zordon
2. Cuck Rock
3. You've Got Male
4. Bootsy Collins
5. Jam and Banana Sandwich
6. Closed Door Policy
7. Ms. Communication
8. One in Five
June 14, 2019
De Singer
Rijkevorsel, Antwerp, Belgium1. Zordon
2. Cuck Rock
3. You've Got Male
4. Jam and Banana Sandwich
5. Bootsy Collins
6. Closed Door Policy
7. Ms. Communication
8. One in Five
June 11, 2019
Rebellion Rock Bar
Manchester, England, United Kingdom1. Zordon
2. Cuck Rock
3. You've Got Male
4. Bootsy Collins
5. Hunter Gatherer Blues
6. Closed Door Policy
7. Ms. Communication
8. One in Five
April 12, 2019
The Grand Social
Dublin, Dublin, IrelandFebruary 13, 2018
The Academy 2
Dublin, Dublin, IrelandSome of James Shaffer's most popular tracks include Wasted On The Way, Madness In The Ghetto (Muse vs Elvis vs Large Professor), Deconstruct, Step On Pace, Somebody That Died Young (Ke$ha vs Gotye). Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
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