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Member name: 
Zach Myers
About Me: 
I enjoy long walks on the beach and...oh Wait...this is a self Bio. Ive been going to rock n roll shows and listening to rock n roll since I can remember along with blues and soul music... Well then I started playing guitar at 13. and then at 14 the next thing I knew I had a Manager, a Record Deal, a Band. I released 2 records under the Zach Myers Band name Then I was asked by Brent Smith to play bass for 2 weeks to fill in... Next thing I know I Joined Shinedown playing Guitar. And then went BACK to bass... and now going BACK to guitar... Did I confuse anyone to much there??? Ive been in the band since 2005. And Barry and Brent have been like my best friends through the last 3 years... I also think this band just made the record I've always wanted to hear ANY band make. And I look forward to many years and leaving blood on the stage every night with these 4 guys... We're all just grateful that you all or anyone is listening...and thanks for listening!
Birth month: 
November
Birth Day: 
7th
Nickname: 
haha...Zakk Mylde-Zachula
Astrological Sign: 
Scorpio
Hometown: 
Memphis, TN
Favorite Places: 
Home, New York City, Yankees Stadium, Loraine Motel - National Civil Rights Museum
Favorite Things: 
My Bulldog, My House, Food, Hoogie, Eastern Indian Candies
Favorite Songs: 
Cyanide, Save Me, If you only knew
Last Read: 
Killing yourself to live - Chuck Klosterman
Comments: 

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HELINX's picture

MICHIGAN VENUE WAS AWESOME. NOT TOO IMPRESSED WITH CHEVELLE.

Anonymous's picture

You guys were awesome last night in Springfield Illinois.. amazing rock show.. :) take care..

beck's picture

Love you guys! haha i actually look forward to my 20 min drive to and from work so i can rock out to you guys, sound of madness esp. just saw you guys for the second time at oxxfest in maine. i managed to get up pretty close you were outstanding. thanks for making my summer

Anonymous's picture

I just want to say that I am a true SHINEDOWN fan. Please ignore the people who criticize you for something beyond your control. Your true fans are fighting for you and always will! Please take care.

Much Love,
Nikki

mandafloros's picture

hey zach the show at the iowa state fair rocked and made my birthday very special..we waited for berry to come get us then security made us go get in line for the cd signing and then your manager came up and said no way he didnt care what brent or berry had said nobody was going backstage..what i really wanted was just a picture with the band and he said no to that as well.you still made me have a great birthday thanks for signing my poster! will have pics on facebook tomorrow under mandafloros or you can email me at mandafloros@mail.com it meant a lot to this disabled woman to be able to see you in concert for the first time! kinda sad the manager said no but i understand you only have so much time to spend with fans maybe next time around????

InvisiNinja13's picture

zach first of all... u ROCK! i hope to be as good a u one day!!

J3NN's picture

Hi Zach,
Your guitar playing is HOTTTTTTT!!!!!
J3n

Anonymous's picture

Hi, Zach!

Have I told you lately that I love you guys? LOL!

Anyway, have a great day!

Nikki :)

lmdee1's picture

Hey Zach, the playing of "simple man" last night in
Chicago was a memory for forever.

Kathy KAT Bailey's picture

Dearest Zach, hi. I also wanted to let You know that other guitarists I DO like, are,...... 'Peter Frampton, & Eric Clapton, (ofcourse), & Stevie Ray Vaughn & Joe Satrioni, & I don't know if I'm spellin' His name right, but, Einva Maustien(?)!! So, well, I guess, NO, I know I gotta admit that I DO like/love listenin' to the guitar as well. ESPECIALLY when someone CAN play it REALLY well! And, well, like I've stated before,..."You literally ' "S-M-O-K-E " ' Yours!! MANY BLESSINGS & MUCH "LOVE & PEACE" for & to You & Your Family & Band Members & Theirs!!! Frm: Sassy/Kountry-KAT ... (& sassy is juz another word for my bein' 'bold')!! KEEP ROCKIN'!!

skimom55's picture

i am a 54 year old teenager..i absolutely love you zach...i have seen the band live twice this year...my first exposure was on VH1 top 20 videos for SECOND CHANCE...i loved the song and took a chance on the album SOUND OF MADNESS...well the rest is history..now you are my #1 guitar player and cannot wait to see ya'll again...i love the CROW AND THE BUTTERFLY video but not enough of you..altho the cap is a nice touch..anyway i hear ya'll are possibly playing SC again before the end of 2010..i hope so since i have missed out on 2 MEET & GREET sessions (due to a little thing called a job !!!!) ....i also love your white belt

Kenny3233's picture

HEY ZACH I have a major question for you brother lol HOW IN THE WORLD DO YOU PLAY BREAKING INSIDE LIVE!?!? I know on the record its in C Or something and live ive seen you play the intro starting on the 3rd fret on The E..Meaning your in Standard...but you also play the chorus on the E AND A On the 1st fret A And 3rd D and then Hit the bar chord on the E AND A 3rd fret..meaning your in Drop D so im so freakin Confused man hahah.If you could comment or write back eventually i would appreciate it so much Man, thanks Kenny

Azel Crave's picture

i feel you on the songs badass

Mary_14's picture

I have wanted to share this since the first time I listened to Crow and the Butterfly. We lost our 19 year old daughter dec 22 2007. She went to sleep and she never woke up, She wrestled with addiction over the years, was out of the house for close to a year, but she was winning and she came home. She was doing great when suddenly without warning she slipped away. The night she passed I woke up knowing one of my children had died. I checked whose car was gone, only my sons, I never looked in on her, I thought she was safe. She was found the next day,,, too late... a day doesnt go by , that I wish I had checked. I think she was saying goodbye when I woke up and since then I truly believe she sends me signs that she is ok and it was her time. ... Her favorite purple azalea bush burst into bloom the day she died, on a cold NJ winters day.....I saw it but it took days to notice it. I I find 4 leaf clovers over and over again,and when I found the first I knew it was from her....Many of your songs reminded me of her life, she packed so much into those 19 years... when I read your lyrics it was as if she was speaking to me.... right down to the clover...... Thank you for this song. Mary NJ

Joanna_4's picture

hello! i just got back from your concert at mohegan sun. you threw your shirt to me and it was such an awesome concert! you also played a les paul and i have that same guitar, color and everything[: just letting you know haha. youre such an amazing guitar player..and im sure you hear that a lot but im just letting you know that i think youre crazy good and i hope to see more of Shinedown's concerts in the near future :D

XxifyouonlyknewXx's picture

you never cease to amaze me

btrversion's picture

just saw you last nite in mansfield ma...INCREDIBLE show...you guys just get better every time...how the hell ya do that i dont know...i gotta tell ya though...i absolutely love the interaction with you and brent on stage! its so friggin real you can feel the energy (btw, wish you played the energy...lol)...i love you guys & will so be there next time youre around :)

Gecko23's picture

Zach - GREAT solo at the concert here in Maine this past weekend! Can't wait to see you when you come back this way! Much love!
~Gecko

Anonymous's picture

Hi Zach,

I wanted to thank you for an amazing show in Philly last friday. You all gave me so much more that I was planning on seeing!!!! You give off so much energy, give of yourself the whole show and beyond!!!! I can honestly say, I think that was the best show that I have ever been too!!!! Thank you that!!!!

We also had the chance to meet you after the show. You were all very sweet and talkative. The talkative side of me wasn't there to much. I am a pretty shy person, so I was nice that you all were so friendly. You made it easy for me!!!! Your smiles would help anyone feel at ease.

You are an amazing bunch, and I look forward to many more memories with you all & your music!!!!

Take Care and Bless you,

Cheryl

C.S.D's picture

Whats up bro Krystal is right, i got the right size shirt, but the letter looked like crap, you spend 10$ for shipping and you get this wrinkled piece of paper thats copied which wouldnt be so bad except the shape I received it in, you guys will forever be my favorite band and thats a fact, but ya know what would rock, if we got an actual copy of real autographs from you guys, something you could frame and show off, just a thought ya know, im not mad at all just a little disappointed thats all, on another note when are you guys gonna have a meet and greet in the Dallas area would love to hang and chat with you guys for a few, i know your busy and ill see you guys in Grand Prairie Godspeed my friend

Anonymous's picture

Zach,
I just wanted to bring your attention to something,
I bought your 1 Year membership When I received the package nothing that I ordered was in there besides the note. I got next years membership package. That would not have bother me so much expect that the note looked like it had been crunch up then flatten back out. The shirt I order was the wrong size. When I went to the Upped website to see about get a replacement and how to send the other shirt back.I had to email them since there is no phone number. I have not heard anything back from them. I spent 45 dollars for this order and now I feel all I got out of it was access to the web site and a shirt that doesn't fit. I feel a little ripped off. And from some of the comments on the message board I am not the only fan that has had problems with this company. When my membership is up in a year I won't be renewing it. I would rather spend it at one of your concerts then get rip off again. I think you guys are amazing and wish the company you guys use would show the that same respect that you guys show the fans.
Hope to see you soon.
Krystal

Anonymous's picture

Zach,
I just wanted to bring your attention to something,
I bought your 1 Year membership When I received the package nothing that I ordered was in there besides the note. I got next years membership package. That would not have bother me so much expect that the note looked like it had been crunch up then flatten back out. The shirt I order was the wrong size. When I went to the Upped website to see about get a replacement and how to send the other shirt back.I had to email them since there is no phone number. I have not heard anything back from them. I spent 45 dollars for this order and now I feel all I got out of it was access to the web site and a shirt that doesn't fit. I feel a little ripped off. And from some of the comments on the message board I am not the only fan that has had problems with this company. When my membership is up in a year I won't be renewing it. I would rather spend it at one of your concerts then get rip off again. I think you guys are amazing and wish the company you guys use would show the that same respect that you guys show the fans.
Hope to see you soon.
Krystal

Soulshine's picture

caught your show in Charlotte on the 24th. I have been a fire fighter for 12 years now and have seen many spectacular things in my 31 years in this world (good and bad). Let me tell you something, of all the things I've seen, NOTHING compares to your show! It was a feast for the eyes and ears. It was more than spectacular, it was epic....damn near spiritual!!! The show, the crowd, and the energy changed the way I look at things and I just wanted to say thank you....all of you for the show and evening of a lifetime. P.S. My girlfriend told me that if I went to the show, she wouldn't be here when I got home....damn, I'm gonna miss her! lol

Anonymous's picture

Hello To You Sir,

I just wanted to say that I am totally excited to be able to see you guys tomorrow night in Philly!!!! I just know that it will have been worth the wait!!!!

Hope you have a good night off, and don't forget to get your beauty sleep!!!! Cause Philly is going to be expecting some MAGIC tomorrow!!!!

Love & Light,

Cheryl

Norac13's picture

Your show in Raleigh was amazing!!! Can't wait to see you all next time you come close to NC!!

Kathy KAT Bailey's picture

Dearest Zach, I just wanted to let You know that I've never really been in to 'the guitar, but I've got to admit that I thoroughly LOVE the way that 'Eddie VanHalen & Slash' play their guitars. But You!! Oh, my, my, my!! The way You play that guitar, well actually I'll say,... 'S-M-O-K-E' that guitar!! ESPECIALLY in the video "The Crow & The Butterfly"!! WOW!! WOW!! WOW!! I hope, (& I pray), that You do that MUCH MORE often!! You also have an AMAZING talent!! You also are "SMOKIN' "!! MUCH "LOVE & PEACE" to You & Your Family!!! Frm: SassyKAT

Sierra Dawn's picture

Hey Zach, the last time I saw you guys was last your and it was for my 15th Birthday present. But this year I'm excited because you guys are really playing on my Birthday, August 13th in Sedalia, Missouri and I'm going to be 16. So, I was just wondering, if you guys could have me up on stage to wish me a Happy Birthday and maybe have me, my 3 friends, my mom backstage with you, so we could get an autograph and picture with you. Because I want an awesome 16th Birthday. So, thanks alot. Hope you get this comment.

NaNaBaBy2112's picture

Zach! i doubt yu remember me but i met yu on 7/21. thank yu sooo much! Yur a great guitar player! i think yu are very nice and funny. i love the bands music and hope to see/meet yu guys again sooon. -Hannah

ToRch's picture

Zach, write me a letter to 609 w main st. Waukon, iowa 52172. That would be totally sweet! Teddy
Ps.. just write about anything you would like to !!!!!

ToRch's picture

You kill it on the guitar, man. You rock!!! - Teddy

jay r's picture

Hey dude I just wanted to say that the whole band is awesome,but for some reason when I shook your hand at the orlando meet and greet this feeling came over me that i just shook hands with the coolest dude on the planet.I am also very glad that you are getting the spotlight and your awesome solos. rock on man FOREVER

UssAshe's picture

Zach,
My orange car has a new tattoo! There are so many reasons I made the request. I want to share my story with the pictures from Germain Arena. I'm gonna throw a little video together and with the permission of everything that it is "Shinedown", I'm hoping to share the video here on this site. Man, if I had it all over to do again, I wouldn't have picked up the bottle that night... Regret... something I have been living with all my life. Shinedown's music, Barry, Eric, Brent and Zach is teaching me to overcome. I woke up in the Holiday Inn Express filled with regret and then I remembered "I met Shinedown, I have a new guitar and two awesome guys came out to see a stranger". Get the darkness out of my head... Celebrate the good times in life. My car is my escape. Everytime I get in it to go the store or a drive up to MIchigan to see my family I will see the "Goodness" in life and not the "Regrets" that have haunted me for my entire life.

Peace,
Steve

ColdManX's picture

Hey Zach thanks for the add on facebook and taking time out of you full day to keep your fans in mind. You have shown myself, alot about who you are. Thanks again. Can't wait for more music from you guys.

BlueyedQT81's picture

Hey Zach!
I saw you guys in Palm Beach at Sunfest in May..Front Row Left! you guys are amazing! I am also a musician and am working on recording my 1st Album and would love to do a compilation album with you guys! I love your style and i have to admit and agree with you Zach when you said your band is making the music you have wanted to hear any band make in a long time! you all should hit up some local spots in Palm Beach if you have any down time! there is a great bar called Swampgrass Willies in Palm Beach Gardens that has an open mic night on tuesday nights and live local bands on the weekends!! would love to see you guys there! maybe we can Jam!
Anna a.k.a BlueyedQT81

John C's picture

Hi Zach,

Just wanted to say thanks for an awesome show at UCF arena last night. I don;t think I have ever seen my son Tyler so excited. He wanted me to let you know that meeting you fufilled one of his dreams. Thanks for the guitar and the time you spent with him. You have no idea how much it means. It is so nice to know that Shinedown is band that performs because they enjoy making music first and foremost. We will certainly be back to see you all again. May your travels be safe, your music be heartfelt and, your fans be the best in the world.

John C

Ashley_29's picture

Hi Zach,
So,I just wanted to say THANK YOUUUU for a freaking amazing show last Sat night in SC. You guys rocked!!! I was sooo mad b/c my friend and I wanted a pic with you guys, but during our standing in line for the "post concert autograph session", we were strictly instructed that NO PICS WERE ALLOWED! WHAT??? NO!! Maybe I misunderstood the announcer guy, but sure enough he repeated what I hoped I misunderstood!! UGH....Even after we tried to compromise with the law enforcement guys or whoever they were, we could not convince them for one teeny tiny little bitty photo!! Me

Lucretia99's picture

Thanks for an awesome show your guitar playing is FREAKING AMAZING. Thank you so much for all that you do. Also thank you for signing my CD even though you were probably tired. I was able to cross things off my bucketlist. Your music gets me up in the morning and workout frustrations I might have through the day. SAFE TRAVELS AND KEEP ON BEING AMAZING.

heatherlogan's picture

Hey Zach-
I live in your old neighborhood in Bartlett. I remember hanging out in your garage that had been turned into a bedroom. Crazy. Best of luck!

John C's picture

Hi Zach,

Dropping a line to let you know that my son Tyler has been bouncing off the walls waiting for the show at the UCF arena in Orlando. Happiness is when a father and son have the same taste in music. That being said, I purchased 2 Platinum VIP passes for him and I. He can't wait to meet you and the rest of the band in Orlando. At 16 years old he is becoming a fierce guitar player and puts you at the top of his list of influences. It would make his day for him to have a picture with you and the rest of the band at the meet and greet.

crueangel's picture

Thanks for the amazing show in Jacksonville. It was an honor to meet you, and get to thank you for your muisic. It is your music that keep me sane... or is it insane? ;) I am so proud to be a part of the Shinedown nation! Be safe, stay sweet, and keep rockin'!
Much love from Lake City, FL
Tami

brandyjohns@hotmail.com's picture

It was truly an honor to meet you in Jacksonville! After putting on the show with all the passion and energy like you did to them come out and autograph and meet your fans was just so awesome. It made me proud to be a fan of Shinedown and a member of the Shinedown Nation!

Hope you have safe travels in your tour! And can't wait to see you guys again really soon!

Sending love from South Alabama,
ValerieJ

jaxbeach03fbridcafe's picture

hey i can roast a whole pig outside really i can im a killer cook indoors and out pig roast anybody how about 4-wheeling check with the rest of the band and i was wondering r u going to be playing at hullabalou. here in ky im just wondering

Anonymous's picture

Hi, Zach

I'm having a rough time right now. I just want to say "thank you" for giving me peace when I need to be calm and for firing me up when I need a kick in the pants. Love you guys and your music!

Take Care,
Nikki

JoeysVox's picture

Dear Shinedown,
My name is Joey Wilton and I have a really important question to ask you guys. I was wondering if you guys would like to help me ask my girlfriend, Jessica, to marry me. We have VIP passes and front row seats to the Charlotte show on July 24th. So we would actually meet before you perform. We’ve been together for over a year and a half and the first thing we found we had in common was our love for you guys. We saw you at The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC (where we live) and loved it. I’ve been trying to think of a special way to ask her and I thought it would be a really cool idea if Brent asked her on my behalf during the show. I know it’s a pretty big request and would completely understand if you didn’t think you could do it. But I thought I’d see if this would be something you guys would like to be involved in. The following link is a picture of us. http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?pid=3610349&id=507748354 You can contact me through that Facebook profile or email me at JoeysVox@Gmail.com if you guys decide you want to do it. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks!
Joey Wilton

C.S.D's picture

Congrats on the No.1 for The Crow and the Butterfly!! See you guys Aug 22, Godspeed bro hope all goes well

Maddy_4's picture

*bursts into tears* i wanted to see yall soooooooooo bad in knoxville but i cant. and its my birthday but the family i have there has a prior commitment. it is tragic and im soooooo soooo soooooooooo sad. :'( come to atlanta please

DareDevil's picture

hey I wanted to know if you guys are ever coming down to georgia PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE me and my best friend are like cut off from the best bands on earth starting with Shinedown first of course

brandyjohns@hotmail.com's picture

Congratulations on being #1 on the Billboard Top 20!!!! I knew it would happen!!!

Anonymous's picture

Hi, Zach!

I hope you and your Fam had a Happy Independence Day.

Anonymous's picture

Hello Zach, I know Brent is the "official singer" but have to tell you, your version of Landslide is just beautiful, if that could even be worked into the setlist like you do Sitten on the Dock of the Bay, that would be wonderful. I would love to hear you and Bethany sing together sometime too........can't wait for the COM tour to start, I'm flying to NC to meet Erin (you know Erin Lousania?) Take care :)

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