DOG N BUTTERFLY - SEAN CLEGG AS ROGER FISHER

Lead Guitar

Sean Clegg a professional guitarist for nearly twenty years, taught himself to play guitar at age 8 ... with the dream of becoming a pop star some day. He took a few lessons, learned to read music, and became proficient enough at it, that by the time he was only 15, he was teaching guitar at a local guitar shop. Before he was 18 he was already playing in local bands, DVS and Messenger, eventually, forming an international progressive rock group, Accomplice, by age 20. It was during this time, Sean became very interested in classical music. He went on to study for two years at Cerritos College with Peter Kraus, and in 1992, he auditioned and received a full scholarship to study classical guitar at C.S.U.F. , under the direction of guitar virtuoso David Grimes. Sean won many local guitar competitions and in 1999 earned his Masters degree in guitar performance.

Meanwhile, Sean recorded 3 European releases with the band Accomplice for Adrenaline Records from 1997-2000. A multi-instrumentalist and sought-after session player, Sean not only can play acoustic and electric guitars, but also bass guitar, piano/keys, mandolin, dulcimer and banjo, just to name a few! Proficient in many different styles, Sean's played and recorded with Accomplice, Cry Freedom, Celestial Winds, Blackwaterside, and many others, playing on large stages and opening for national acts. Recently, he's been the guitarist for Sugarbox, a cover band he shares with Lizann, Dave, and Scott.

In 2000, Sean was inducted into the national Honor Society of Music Pi Kappa Lambda. An ASCAP member since 1997, Sean was the primary song writer for many of the groups he played with. He also has to his credit, his own publishing company, Beautiful Noise Music, and a new recording label, Sonic Vibe Records, where he produced Dog n Butterfly's first EP. Sean possesses a style that is quick, clean, melodic and passionate. His extensive formal training, proficiency, and knack for multi-part instrumentation, made him the band's choice as lead guitarist and musical director for Dog n Butterfly.

To learn more about Sean Michael Clegg go to SeanMichaelClegg.com.