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Chad Gilbert
Birth nameChad Everett Gilbert
Birth dateMarch 9, 1981 (age 45)
Birth placeCoral Springs, Florida, U.S.
Occupation
  • Musician
  • record producer
  • songwriter
Years active1995–present
Spouse
Chad Gilbert
OriginFlorida, U.S.
Instrument
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Genre
Current member ofNew Found Glory · Record Thieves · What's Eating Gilbert
Past member ofAllout Helter · Boddicker · Hazen Street · International Superheroes of Hardcore · Morning Again · Shai Hulud · Tension
Websitewhatseatinggilbert.com

Chad Everett Gilbert (born March 9, 1981)[5] is an American guitarist, record producer, and songwriter. He is a founding member of the punk rock band New Found Glory, for whom he plays lead guitar and sings backing vocals. He was also the lead vocalist for the band's now-defunct side-project International Superheroes of Hardcore. Additionally, he was the vocalist for the hardcore punk band Shai Hulud from 1995 to 1998 and 2012 to 2013.

Gilbert has produced several records, notably H2O's Nothing to Prove and A Day to Remember's albums, Homesick, What Separates Me from You and Common Courtesy. In 2010, he announced he would release solo material online, free of charge,[6] and has released several demos and 7" vinyl records under the name What's Eating Gilbert.[7]

Early life

Chad Everett Gilbert was born on March 9, 1981, in Coral Springs, Florida.[8] He attended J. P. Taravella High School,[9] but left after the 11th grade after New Found Glory got signed to California-based record label Drive-Thru Records.[8]

Personal life

Gilbert married Sherri DuPree of the rock band Eisley in February 2007,[10] and divorced later in the same year. He married Paramore's lead vocalist and keyboardist Hayley Williams in February 2016.[11] They divorced in 2017[12] due to infidelity on Gilbert's part.[13] Gilbert married Lisa Cimorelli, member of the all-sisters singing group Cimorelli, on October 3, 2020.[14] They have a daughter who was born on July 17, 2021.[15]

Health

On January 26, 2010, Gilbert reported that "suspicious cells" had been found in his thyroid and he would be getting half of his thyroid surgically removed.[16] Four days later, Gilbert posted on his Twitter that the surgery had been a success and no cancer had been found.[17] On December 19, 2021, Gilbert reported that he underwent emergency surgery at the ICU to remove a rare cancerous tumor called a pheochromocytoma after he was found unresponsive in his bed at home.[18] On August 15, 2022, Gilbert reported that he had been diagnosed with cancer again and would undergo surgery the following day after another pheochromocytoma tumor was discovered in his spine.[19] He announced on February 11, 2023 that he would undergo intense chemotherapy after additional pheochromocytomas were discovered in his lungs and back.[20]

Discography

With Shai Hulud

Main article: Shai Hulud discography

With New Found Glory

Main article: New Found Glory discography

With International Superheroes of Hardcore

Main article: International Superheroes of Hardcore

With What's Eating Gilbert

  • Dear God (2010)
  • Thinkin' Bout Her (2010)
  • What I'd Do (2010)
  • Nashville Sessions (2012)
  • Cheap Shots (2012)
  • Solid Gold Hits (compilation of the four previous 7" vinyl EPs) (2013)
  • That New Sound You're Looking For (2015)

With Hazen Street

Main article: Hazen Street

Production credits

Collaborations

See also

  • Category:Song recordings produced by Chad Gilbert

References

  1. ^ "New Found Glory". All Music. Retrieved July 30, 2009.
  2. ^ "New Found Glory Biography". Artists Direct. Archived from the original on December 7, 2017. Retrieved 2009-07-08.
  3. ^ Spencer, Trey. "New Found Glory: Tip Of The Iceberg EP and Takin' It Ova!". Sputnikmusic. Archived March 15, 2009 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 17 May 2008.
  4. ^ "Shai Hulud, page 1 – Calendar – Seattle Weekly". 2008. Retrieved 2008-09-19.
  5. ^ "1981 – Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory is born in Pompano Beach, Fla.". billboard. March 9, 2009.
  6. ^ "New Found Glory guitarist to issue solo material | stereokill.net". Archived from the original on January 3, 2010. Retrieved 2010-01-01.
  7. ^ "What's Eating Gilbert". whatseatinggilbert.com
  8. ^ "New Found Residence". New Times Broward-Palm Beach. 2006-11-02. Archived June 23, 2024 at the Wayback Machine.
  9. ^ Miller, Lauren (2011-10-06). "New Found Glory living the dream". Sun-Sentinel
  10. ^ Reinecker, Meg (December 13, 2006). "Eisley finish recording for new album". Punknews.org. Archived June 24, 2024 at the Wayback Machine.
  11. ^ "Hayley Williams and Chad Gilbert Tie the Knot! See Official Wedding Photos". billboard. February 26, 2016.
  12. ^ Fernandez, Alexia (July 1, 2017). "Paramore's Hayley Williams Announces Split from New Found Glory's Chad Gilbert: 'We Remain Close Friends'". People. Archived July 2, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
  13. ^ Exposito, Suzy (September 28, 2022). "As emo nostalgia crests, Paramore returns, with a new sound and a healthy outlook". Los Angeles Times
  14. ^ Vissman, Donna (October 15, 2020). "Chad Gilbert and Lisa Cimorelli Tie the Knot". Williamson Source. Archived December 2, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  15. ^ Vissman, Donna (July 25, 2021). "Chad Gilbert and Lisa Cimorelli Share First Look of Baby Girl". Williamson Source
  16. ^ "A Message From Chad". Steveisthereason.tumblr.com. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
  17. ^ Gilbert, Chad (January 30, 2010). "This is a picture of what they removed from my neck. half my thyroid with the Tumor on it. Im all clear!!". Twitter
  18. ^ Seaberg, Abigal (December 21, 2021). "New Found Glory Guitarist Chad Gilbert, 40, Undergoes Emergency Surgery for a Rare Cancer After Being Found Unresponsive: 'So Thankful to Be Alive!!'". survivornet
  19. ^ Childers, Chad (August 18, 2022). "New Found Glory's Chad Gilbert Checks in Following Surgery for Cancerous Spinal Tumor". Loudwire
  20. ^ Gilbert, Chad (February 11, 2023). "Keep them prayers shooting our way! Or whatever positive vibes you put into the world! The fight goes on and we will in!"
  21. ^ Homesick: Special Edition Deluxe (Booklet). Victory. 2009. p. 34. VR550.
  22. ^ What Separates Me from You (Booklet). Victory. 2010. VR603.
  23. ^ Common Courtesy (Digital booklet). ADTR, LLC. 2013.
  24. ^ All the Ways You Let Me Down (Digital booklet). Bridge Nine Records. 2014.