As a youngster from Philadelphia, Brian Cleary fell in love with the guitar after getting one for Christmas. When he received another one just ashe became a teenager, his playing took off full motion.
He started out by learning the basics (Mary had a little lamb and the Adams family them song). After turning into his own, he began listen to more and more music such as classic rock, rap and any kind of music. His biggest influences came from popular artists that made their way from the 1950s into the 70s. He became a rocker so his influences were the Beetles, Rolling stones, Weezer,Guns n' Roses, Alice and chains, Allman Brothers, and Marilyn Manson.
After listening to all of his influences, he formed is own band called UnderGun with two other people, even though to this day he cannot stand the name. Since going to college and leaving his band behind back at home, Cleary practices every chance he gets. Also like every other college student, he goes to bars.
Not to drink, per se, but to listen to the bands that State College as to offer in order get more tips on how to entertain people.