Shawn Crahan

Shawn Crahan
Crahan performing with Slipknot in 2019
Crahan performing with Slipknot in 2019
Background information
Birth nameMichael Shawn Crahan[1]
Also known as
  • Clown
  • #6
  • Kong
Born (1969-09-24) September 24, 1969 (age 55)[2]
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Percussion
  • drums
  • vocals
Years active1992–present
Member ofSlipknot
Formerly of

Michael Shawn Crahan (born September 24, 1969),[2] more commonly known by his stage persona "Clown", is an American musician. He is the co-founder and one of the percussionists for heavy metal band Slipknot, in which he is designated #6. Crahan helped form Slipknot in 1995 alongside bassist Paul Gray and former vocalist Anders Colsefni. Crahan is the longest-serving and only remaining original member of Slipknot, and also has extensive involvement with Slipknot's media production and music videos. Outside Slipknot, Crahan had two side project bands called To My Surprise and Dirty Little Rabbits. Aside from his musical activity, he also directed the 2016 action thriller film Officer Downe.

  1. ^ "SLIPKNOT's Manager Says CHRIS FEHN Was A Hired Gun". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. April 23, 2019. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Childers, Chad (September 1, 2022). "Rock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in September". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. Retrieved December 1, 2022.