Was The Shins formed before Natalie Merchant left the rock band 10,000 Maniacs?
Natalie Merchant Natalie Anne Merchant (born October 26, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She joined the American alternative/folk rock band 10,000 Maniacs in 1981 and left it to begin her solo career in 1993. She has since released seven studio albums.
Shin Hae-chul Shin Hae-chul (6 May 1968 – 27 October 2014) was a South Korea musician and record producer. He was the leader and main vocalist of Korean rock band N.EX.T.