Career
He also played drums in bands P.W. Long"s Reelfoot, 86, Mouse, Mule, Come, and played bass in Phantom 309. He is known for his very powerful, solid and hard-hitting style. McNeilly first appeared with The Jesus Lizard on the album Head, the band having previously used a drum machine.
He was replaced by Jim Kimball late in 1996.
He rejoined the Jesus Lizard for their 2009 reunion.