Scott Shields (musician)

Scott Shields (born 26 November 1969 in Glasgow) is a Scottish film composer, musician and record producer, best known as a member of Joe Strummer's band The Mescaleros.

In the mid-1990s, after moving to London to play with Shakespears Sister, Shields formed 'Bond' with Jimmy Hogarth and Steve Eusebe, later bringing onboard Martin Slattery of Black Grape.

In early 1999 he joined Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros with Slattery, originally on bass and later as a guitarist.

His TV work includes HBO series Strike Back as well as Waking the Dead, The Fixer, Trial and Retribution and Murphy's Law.

Shields has produced and written tracks and scores for numerous films, including Mike Bassett: England Manager, Bend It Like Beckham, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Black Hawk Down, Hannibal Rising, Gypsy Woman, Straightheads and Stardust.