Clint Lowery
A Sevendust guitarist whose textured riffs and raw songwriting form the emotional core of modern hard rock.
Born 1971 (age 55)·American musician·Birthday: December 15·Generation X
Biography
Clint Lowery didn't just join Sevendust; he helped forge its soul. As lead guitarist and backing vocalist, his blend of melodic sensibility and crushing heaviness became a signature of the band's sound, providing the crucial counterpoint to Lajon Witherspoon's soaring vocals. His journey, however, has been one of battles and resilience, with periods away from the band marked by personal struggles and fruitful explorations like the side project Dark New Day. Lowery's creative drive is relentless; he once recorded a solo EP, playing every instrument himself under the moniker Hello Demons Meet Skeletons. This DIY spirit, combined with his stints filling in for guitarists in bands like Korn, underscores his reputation as a versatile and deeply respected figure in the rock community.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Clint was born in 1971, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Clint Was Born
The biggest hits of 1971
#1 Movie
Fiddler on the Roof
Best Picture
The French Connection
#1 TV Show
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Clint's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1971Born
Voting age lowered to 18 in the US
Gas: $0.36/galHome: $18,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Joy to the World" — Three Dog NightBest Picture: The French Connection
1976Started school
Apple Computer founded; US bicentennial
Gas: $0.59/galHome: $29,300Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Silly Love Songs" — WingsBest Picture: Rocky
1984Became a teenager
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1987Could drive
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1989Could vote
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1992Turned 21
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2001Turned 30
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2011Turned 40
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2021Turned 50
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 55 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- A core songwriter and guitarist for Sevendust, contributing to multiple gold-certified albums.
- Formed the supergroup Dark New Day, releasing music that expanded beyond Sevendust's style.
- Released a solo EP, 'Hello Demons Meet Skeletons,' performing all instruments himself.
- Served as a touring guitarist for major acts like Korn and Seether during key periods.
Did You Know?
His brother, Corey Lowery, is also a musician and has produced records for Sevendust.
He publicly discussed his struggles with addiction and his path to recovery.
He is left-handed but plays guitar right-handed.
“The riff is the question, and the melody is the answer.”
