Was The Shins formed before Natalie Merchant left the rock band 10,000 Maniacs?
The Shins: The Shins are an American indie rock band from Albuquerque, New Mexico, formed in 1996. Natalie Merchant:  She joined the American alternative/folk rock band 10,000 Maniacs in 1981 and left it to begin her solo career in 1993.
no