Mac McNeilly
Carey Folk McNeilly Jr (born March 12, 1960), better known as Mac McNeilly, is an American musician, best known as the drummer for The Jesus Lizard. He also played drums in bands P.W. Long's Reelfoot, 86, Mouse, Come, Nadja, and played bass in Phantom 309. He is known for his very powerful, solid and hard-hitting style.
Mac McNeilly
- Name
- Mac McNeilly
- Birth Name
- Carey Folk McNeilly Jr
- Born
- 12 March 1960
- Occupation
- Musician, songwriter
- Nationality
- United States
- Fields
- alternative rock
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McNeilly first appeared with The Jesus Lizard on the album Head, the band having previously used a drum machine. He was replaced by Jim Kimball late in 1996. He rejoined the Jesus Lizard for their 2009 reunion.
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• Name — Mac McNeilly • Birth Name — Carey Folk McNeilly Jr • Born — 12 March 1960 • Instrument — Drums, bass • Occupation — Musician, songwriter • Years Active — 1983–present • Genre — * Alternative rock • noise rock • post-punk • Label — Touch and Go, Capitol • Associated Acts — The Jesus Lizard, Phantom 309, Come, 86
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