Neil Michael Hagerty

Neil Hagerty is an American improvisational guitarist. He is best known for his work in Royal Trux. Hagerty released several solo albums following the band's demise in 2001, followed subsequently by recordings under the moniker The Howling Hex.

Hagerty is also the author of two books, "Victory Chimp" (1997), a science fiction novel, and "Public Works" (2005), a collection of short essays.