Education
Shirley attended California Baptist University studying a Fine Arts degree with a Music minor.
Shirley attended California Baptist University studying a Fine Arts degree with a Music minor.
During that time he also started and led various school bands and shows. He had only started playing guitar as a senior in high school. After graduating from college, he also began working with YFC as the Riverside area Campus Life director, working with local high schools.
The band toured nationally, but was cut short after breaking up in 2002.
He started touring with soon after their 2003 release The Beautiful Letdown. He has recorded five albums with the band:, Oh!, Grammy-winning,, and Fading West.
Between leaving and his transition to, Shirley produced and played guitar on many different band projects. He still produces and plays on various musical projects.
He became an official member of the band on May 4, 2005.