User:Shane Horizon

Born into a musical family in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, singer/guitarist Shane Horizon had an early start in the arts. Beginning with piano and keyboard lessons at age six, and moving to guitar a year later at seven. As well as modeling for large department store ads for the Canadian market, he also spent much time on the stage. He joined the Young Canadians of the Calgary Stampede in 1981, performing with the group for 11 years until 1992. Needing money to have a vehicle, Shane answered an ad looking for a guitar teacher. With a dress shirt and his father's silk tie, he went and got the job. When asked, he told them he was 18 years old - a year and two months older than he actually was. He spent nearly four years with the Alberta Conservatory of Music in Calgary. He took hiatus from teaching to spend time playing music live. Stints with Looney Tuna, Cripple Creek Band, and various solo shows kept the musician busy. He joined Canadian recording artists, Household Saints in 1996, recording one EP and one full-length album, Gravity. They went separate ways, and in September 2000, Shane decided to drive across the country to Toronto, Canada. In early 2001, he founded the funk/rock group, Skyjumper. Calling Toronto home now, Shane can be seen in concert in and around Central Canada with Skyjumper and/or solo. For more info, check out skyjumpertheband.com.