Derek Shea(III)
Derek Shea was born in Rockford, Illinois to parents Richard Swanson, a butcher, and Arlene Schmaling, a nurse. Derek performed as a drummer for several heavy metal bands including Kick the Mink and London. It was his participation in London from 1986-1988 that led to his appearance in the film The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years. After London and the film, as Shea Swanson, he left the limelight and pursued a career in electronics and security systems. He married Amanda Keef in 2005 and welcomed his son Jake Swanson in the same year. Shea Swanson passed away in 2023 after a long illness.