Scott Kelly (musician)

Scott Kelly
Kelly in 2004
Background information
Birth nameScott Michael Kelly
Born (1967-07-16) July 16, 1967 (age 57)
Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
OriginOakland, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1985–2022
LabelsNeurot, Relapse, Alternative Tentacles, Lookout!, Alchemy
Formerly ofNeurosis, Tribes of Neurot, Shrinebuilder

Scott Michael Kelly (born July 16, 1967) is an American former musician. He was one of three founding members of California experimental metal band Neurosis, in which he was the band's lead vocalist and guitarist from its formation until his firing in 2019.[1] Kelly retired from music in 2022 after admitting to many years of physically abusing his family.[2]

Aside from Neurosis, Kelly was also a member of the bands Tribes of Neurot, Blood and Time, Shrinebuilder, Corrections House, Mirrors of Psychic Warfare and Absent in Body.[3] He released three solo albums. Kelly has also appeared on six albums by the American metal band Mastodon, featuring on all of their albums from 2004's Leviathan to 2017's Emperor of Sand.[4]

  1. ^ Kennelty, Greg. "Neurosis Parted Ways With Scott Kelly In 2019, Issues Lengthy Statement After His Admission Of Abuse". MetalInjection. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  2. ^ "Neurosis singer Scott Kelly retires from music and admits abuse". NME. August 28, 2022.
  3. ^ Solis, Matt (August 18, 2016). "Grace Period: Neurosis Talk Times of Grace's Companion Album". Decibel. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  4. ^ Shadows, Em (October 11, 2022). "Brann Dailor Says New Mastodon May Be Coming "Sooner Than Later"". MetalSucks. Retrieved March 20, 2023.