Shawn Crahan

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Michael Shawn Crahan, more commonly known by his stage persona "Clown", is an American musician. He is the co-founder, percussionist, and only original member remaining of the alternative metal band Slipknot, in which he is designated #6. He helped form Slipknot in 1995 alongside bassist Paul Gray and former vocalist Anders Colsefni. Crahan is the longest-serving member of the band, and also has extensive involvement with Slipknot's media production and music videos. Outside Slipknot, Crahan had two side project bands called To My Surprise and Dirty Little Rabbits. Aside from his musical activity, he also directed the 2016 action thriller film Officer Downe.

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unisex given name. Etymology: A variant of Sean, from Seán, from Jehan, from Jōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Shaun as a male name. Sheena as a female name.

The name Shawn is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: A variant of Sean, from Seán, from Jehan, from Jōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Shaun as a male name. Sheena as a female name.". It is traditionally a male name.

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