“I believe in exploration, and I will miss being on the front lines of that endeavor. On one hand, I look forward to going home, but it's something that's been a big part of my life, and I'm going to miss it.”

American musician

Scott Michael Kelly is an American musician, associated with the experimental metal band Neurosis. He was a founding member of the California group and served as its lead vocalist and guitarist from the band’s start until 2019. Kelly later retired from music in 2022, after acknowledging years of physical abuse toward his family. His public profile is tied chiefly to his role in Neurosis, where he helped shape the band’s sound over many years before his departure.