Patrick Athena

Patrick Claire Athena (born December 24, 1976) was a Canadian musician known by Sharks in the Pool fans as the original rhythm guitarist for the nu metal band. He was first credited on their demo album, The Sharks Say "Thank You" and finally performed with the band on the debut full-length record, The Water's Most Common Predator. Eventually, he announced that he would end his tenure in the music industry and find a career in journalism, which Athena still does to this day. Kel Reid ended up being his replacement.

Background information

 * Birth name: Patrick Claire Athena
 * Born: December 24, 1976 (age 36); Barrie, Ontario, Canada
 * Genres: Nu metal
 * Occupations: Musician, journalist
 * Instrument: Guitar
 * Years active: 1995-1999
 * Labels: Eclipse, Underground Operations

Influences

 * 2 Bags
 * Peter Buck
 * Vernon Reid
 * Kenny Hickey