Shane Evans (musician)


Shane Evans is an American musician. He was the original drummer for the rock band Collective Soul.

Life and career

Early life and career beginnings

Evans was raised in Stockbridge, Georgia. After graduating from Stockbridge High School, he began his career as a professional drummer for the band Marching Two-Step, which included Michele Rhea Caplinger, Ed Roland and Matt Serletic. The band performed local gigs for a few years, but never managed to grow beyond the club scene.

Collective Soul

Evans performed on half of the tracks featured on Hints Allegations and Things Left Unsaid, an album consisting of Ed Roland's songwriting demos. Evans was dismissed from the group in 2005 due to excessive drug use.

Discography

With Collective Soul

;Studio albums
;Compilation albums
YearAlbum detailsUSAUSCANNZCertifications
2001Seven Year Itch: Greatest Hits, 1994-2001
5098949CAN: Gold