Scott Shields (musician)
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Scott Shields (born 26 November 1969, Glasgow) is a Scottish musician and record producer, best known as a member of Joe Strummer's backing band The Mescaleros.
Biography
Shields' first band was Gun, in which he was the drummer. Following the departure of Baby Stafford from Gun, Shields joined up with his former bandmate as drummer and producer for Stafford's new band, 'Raindog'. Due to the existence of another band of the same name and because they did not like the name, the decision was made to adopt the moniker 'Baby Stafford' instead. The band went on to release an EP entitled Paper Love Maker in 1994, with Shields as producer. Shields and Stafford were both members of the band 'Breaker' during 1997-8. In the mid 1990s Shields formed 'Bond', in which he joined forces with Martin Slattery. In early 1999 he joined Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros, originally on bass and later as a guitarist. Shields was with The Mescaleros until Joe Strummer's death in December 2002. He co-wrote numerous songs on Global a Go-Go and Streetcore. Shields also co-produced both albums with Martin Slattery, before going on to produce albums for Paul Heaton (The Beautiful South), The Miniatures and The Marble Index.
Film scores
Shields has produced and written tracks and scores for numerous films, including Mike Bassett: England Manager, Bend It Like Beckham, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Black Hawk Down, Hannibal Rising, Gypsy Woman, Straightheads and Stardust.