14 Facts About Shaun Morgan

Shaun Morgan is the lead singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist for the rock band Seether.

Shaun Morgan's parents divorced when he was still a child.

Shaun Morgan is the youngest of three children; he had a brother, Eugene, who committed suicide in 2007, and a sister, Lucy.

Shaun Morgan was a student at Merchiston Preparatory School and Maritzburg College in Pietermaritzburg, where he played rugby in his first three years of high school.

Saron Gas enjoyed moderate success before the bass player decided to quit in January 2000, causing Shaun Morgan to get in touch with the only other good bass player he knew, Dale Stewart.

Around this time, Shaun Morgan decided to use his middle name as his last name professionally while performing for Seether because some Americans have a hard time pronouncing "Welgemoed".

In 2013, Shaun Morgan collaborated with Hall of Fame band Lynyrd Skynyrd and guitarist John 5 on "Sad Song", a track that appeared on the special edition of Lynyrd Skynyrd's album Last of a Dyin' Breed.

Bands that have influenced Shaun Morgan include Nirvana, Portishead, Silverchair, The Beatles, Metallica, Stone Temple Pilots, Nine Inch Nails, Mad Season, Rage Against the Machine, Black Sabbath, Korn, Soundgarden, Led Zeppelin, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and Deftones.

Shaun Morgan was originally offered an endorsement and a signature model with PRS, but declined.

Shaun Morgan became endorsed by Schecter Guitars early in his career and stayed with them until 2019.

Shaun Morgan now plays an Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay RS guitar.

From 2003 to 2005, Shaun Morgan dated Evanescence singer Amy Lee.

Shaun Morgan has 1308 tattooed on his four right fingers, and 2007 on his four left fingers, marking the date his brother died.

In May 2021, Shaun Morgan married his longtime partner, Jordan Kirby, with whom he has a daughter and a son.