Brian James Fair (born May 30, 1975) is an American musician from Massachusetts, best known as lead vocalist of the metalcore band Shadows Fall.

In seventh grade he had his first visit to a recording studio after he and two friends won a radio jingle contest (sponsored by Mass Electric) with a Beastie Boys-inspired tune "The Energy Conservation Rap Song."

In the summer of his sophomore year (August 1991), Fair co-founded Overcast, an influential hardcore band in the Worcester music scene.

Soon after Overcast disbanded, Fair joined Shadows Fall in place of Phil Labonte, who left due to creative differences.

Inspired by thrash, hard rock and power ballad influences, the band recorded its third studio album, titled The Art of Balance.

Shadows Fall released three music videos to promote the album; "Thoughts Without Words", "Destroyer of Senses", and "The Idiot Box".

Fair has also recently worked with Necro, an underground hip hop musician and producer, on his album entitled Death Rap.

I know Jon and Matt are riff machines — I'm sure they've got stuff — but they do also have other projects they're working on too… But right now we're just kind of recovering a little bit, trying to make sure I get my neck back in shape.

Fair is currently singing with St. Louis hardcore band Hell Night, and works in the music industry as a rep for Alvarez Guitars, Dixon Drums, and a number of other instrument lines.

His locks are currently just shy of his six foot two frame, reaching down to his ankles and a couple inches from touching the ground; according to Fair they weigh over a pound.

Fair says in an interview that he does get it caught and pulled by things often, including car doors, office chairs, light fixtures and guitar pedals.