Neil Hagerty

American singer-songwriter

Neil Michael Hagerty (born 1965) is an American musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. He is best known for his work in Royal Trux which he formed with his partner Jennifer Herrema, with whom he lived in Washington, Virginia.^[1]

Hagerty released several solo albums since Royal Trux's demise in 2001, followed by recordings under the moniker The Howling Hex. He also performed as a guitarist and songwriter in Pussy Galore and Weird War. Hagerty is the author of two books, Victory Chimp (1997), a science fiction novel,^[2] and Public Works (2005), a collection of short essays.

On April 14, 2023 Hagerty was arrested in Denver, Colorado after allegedly assaulting three police officers who had been called to the scene for a welfare check.^[3] Later that month, he was charged with three felonies - one count of second-degree assault against a police officer and two counts of attempting to disarm a peace officer - as well as two misdemeanor counts of resisting arrest in relation to the incident.^[4]

On March 13, 2024, charges against Hagerty were dismissed. ^[5]

Discography

Neil Michael Hagerty CD, LP (2001)
Plays That Good Old Rock and Roll CD, LP (2002)
Neil Michael Hagerty & the Howling Hex CD, LP (2003)

References

^ A wide-ranging interview with Neil Michael Hagerty and Jennifer Herrema of Royal Trux | Bleader Retrieved 2018-05-11.
^ Nelson, Sean (October 21–27, 1999). "Record Label Turns to publishing". The Stranger. Retrieved April 26, 2014.
^ | Denver police officers injured, suspect Neil Hagerty arrested | CBS News Retrieved 2023-04-14.
^ | Musician Neil Hagerty, of Royal Trux, charged with 3 felonies in alleged assault of Denver police officer | Denver Post Retrieved 2023-08-24.
^ https://exclaim.ca/music/article/royal-trux-neil-hagerty-assault-charges-dismissed