Joey Shaw - Musician, Songwriter & Performer

Joey Shaw was born September 23, 1973 in South Dakota and moved to Colorado as a young child. He grew up in Aurora and took interest in Dungeons and Dragons, Laser Tag, and Star Trek among other things. By 16, Joey had basically mastered the guitar. He formed a band at Smoky Hill High School called Shoc Wave and was in the Battle of the Bands 2 years in a row.

In the late 1990's, Joey and 3 of his 6 kids moved to the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community in Arizona. He continued to pursue his musical interests and excelled at Scottsdale Community College. He also worked full-time. He worked on several projects as a solo artists and with other local musicians including Souless, Black Omega and Phayd Akeen, his longtime "favorite" musical venture.

Joey passed away in his sleep on March 23, 2009 in Tempe, AZ. He is survived by six children, daughters Fantasia Lynn, Tia Cheyenne and Alia Phyre and son Phayd Daniel, along with step-daughters Michelle Marie and Jennifer Renee. For more information on Joey and to hear some of his original music, visit htttp://www.myspace.com/joeyshawtribute

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[GarnetSandy]

rock on, joey.

[GarnetSandy]

I just realized that this video is not nearly long enough... not enough by far, and that I have yet to complete the editing/enhancement of the video of Shoc Wave's final show...it's not recent, but it's something and I will get back to work on it, for all of you!

Still miss you, Joey.

[GarnetSandy]

nope, native american. pima / lakota

[eatsentrails]

that hagard ass guy could hella play... is he samoan?

[GarnetSandy]

and was the 'haggard' remark appropriate or necessary? he is dead....besides, you can see in the video he is FAR from 'haggard"... joey rocked every instrument or persona he played. sorry to get all defensive on your ass, 'eatsentrails', but he was my friend, haggard or not. btw, i'm pretty sure haggard has 2 g's.

[GarnetSandy]

gone.

damn near all gone.

el gato en fuego de casa.

washed the scars from your arms.

gone.

[m79country]

my brother..i really wish i could have met him :'(

[thumbster756]

Very sad to hear about Joey's passing. I was in the band while here in Denver. R.I.P. Joey. Love Haitham aka sammy aka Horkin' Sammy Q..

[eatsentrails]

yeah, haggard has 2 G's, but oh well, it's a typo. I meant that by the cloths he rocked. I rock some haggard shit too, so i thought his attire was pretty cool. And fuck yeah he could play. I just seent it. He could have been a G3 guitarist

[phyrelady]

Thanks for the reminder, its the hands that I dream about, amazing how somethings make such a strong impression. Probably because when he played I watched his hands and his hair hanging over the guitar, they engulfed me. Thanks again for the reminder of the awesome power of passion.