Jonathan Davis and the SFA

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Jonathan Davis and the SFA
Jonathan Davis performing in 2012
Background information
Origin	United States
Genres	Alternative rock experimental rock electronic rock
Years active	2007–2014
Past members	Jonathan Davis Miles Mosley Shenkar Zac Baird Ray Luzier Michael Jochum Shane Gibson

Jonathan Davis and the SFA (Simply Fucking Amazings) was an American alternative rock band, formed as a side project for Korn frontman Jonathan Davis. The band functioned as a musical collective, with a rotating cast of musicians involved with the project centred around Davis' songwriting. Although the project never officially released any studio material, two live albums were released in the time the band was active: Alone I Play in 2007, and Live at the Union Chapel in 2011.

History

In 2007, following the release of the

In January 2011, Jonathan uploaded three full-length songs from the album on SoundCloud: "Medicate", "Happiness" and "Final Days".

In April 2014, guitarist Shane Gibson died following complications from a

In December 2017, Davis confirmed that his debut solo album was to be released in 2018. He also stated that the SFA was no more, having dissolved the band after the death of Shane Gibson.

Black Labyrinth was ultimately released on May 25, 2018 solely under Davis' name, but featuring contributions from the SFA band musicians.

Members

• Jonathan Davis – lead vocals, multiple instruments (2007–2014)

The SFA

Jonathan Davis stated on his webcast that the SFA was an ever-changing lineup of musicians. Some musicians were listed as "on break", as they never officially "quit" the SFA, but were not working with the band at the time. Michael Jochum was relieved of his duties after relocating to Denver, Colorado to be closer to his family.

• Shenkar – double violin, backing vocals (2007–2014)
• Miles Mosley – contrabass, occasional keyboards, backing vocals (2007–2014)
• Ray Luzier – drums, percussion (2008–2014)
• Wes Borland – session guitars (2008)
• Michael Jochum – drums, percussion (2007–2008)
• Shane Gibson – acoustic guitar, backing vocals (2007–2014; his death)
• Zac Baird – keyboards, backing vocals (2007–2014)

Timeline

Discography

Live albums

References