Coyote Shivers is a Canadian actor and musician recognized for his albums Gives It To Ya. Twice and 1/2 A Rock & Roll Record, as well as his roles in films such as Johnny Mnemonic, Empire Records, and Girl in 3D. He began his music career during his teenage years, co-producing singles with other artists before joining the bands Sharkskin and The Dave Rave Conspiracy. Over the years, Shivers established himself as a performer, gaining particular recognition for his contribution to the opening act during KISS’s reunion tour. As an actor, he has also appeared as himself in cameo roles in several films. Although he has largely disappeared from the music industry and cinema in recent years, his fans continue to hope for his comeback. In his personal life, Shivers has been a controversial figure. Several women who were previously involved with him have alleged that he engaged in a pattern of “physical, sexual and psychological abuse.”
Career of Coyote Shivers
Coyote Shivers began his professional journey in music by co-producing his first song for the rock band Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet. The song’s B-side, “Having an Average Weekend,” later became the theme music for the television series The Kids in the Hall in 1998. He also co-produced the band’s first two albums.
Shivers subsequently joined another rock group, Sharkskin, as a guitarist. During his time with the band, he contributed to the release of a Greatest Hits compilation and three extended plays (EPs). He later relocated to Los Angeles, where he collaborated with record producer Daniel Lanois on the song “Sugarhigh,” which appeared on the soundtrack of the film Empire Records. Following this collaboration, he performed with The Dave Rave Conspiracy.
Shivers made his acting debut in the 1995 science-fiction film Johnny Mnemonic, appearing alongside Henry Rollins, Ice-T, and Keanu Reeves. That same year, he also appeared in the musical comedy-drama Empire Records, which featured Ethan Embry, Renée Zellweger, and Liv Tyler.
In 1996, Shivers released his self-titled album. After performing as part of the opening act for KISS’s reunion tour, he continued developing his songwriting career. In 1999, he released 1/2 A Rock & Roll Record and made a cameo appearance in the film Smut.
Two years later, Shivers appeared in Down and Out with the Dolls, a film directed by Kurt Voss. He subsequently took on a minor role in Luis Aira’s movie Girl in 3D. In 2004, he released another album, Gives It To Ya. Twice. In 2006, he appeared in the independent film Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down, adding another credit to his acting career.
Family & Personal Life
Coyote Shivers was born on September 24, 1965, in Toronto, Canada. He has been married three times. His first marriage was to singer and model Bebe Buell, whom he married in 1992. Their relationship ended in divorce in 1999.
In 2000, Shivers married actress Pauley Perrette. The couple separated in 2004, and their divorce was finalized in 2006.
Shivers has faced serious allegations concerning his personal relationships. His former wives, Buell and Perrette, along with his former girlfriend Angela Garber, have accused him of engaging in a pattern of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse. In 2008, the Los Angeles County Superior Court designated him a “vexatious litigant.”
In March 2010, Shivers married Brazilian author and journalist Mayra Dias Gomes in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their marriage also ended in divorce.