Clear Light Research

Fred Mitchim, band founder and song writer has played in the Austin area for decades going back to the 60's. He has been in arrangements that included members from the 13th Floor Elevators and Soul Hat. Sean French has played drums with Fred for over 10 years in various arrangements including the Tommy Hall Schedule and writes the drum parts for the CLR originals with Fred Mitchim. He is majorly influenced by Ginger Baker, John Bonham and Keith Moon. Leonard Smith has also played around Austin in many bands for decades including Liquid Mice and the Tommy Hall Schedule and is influenced by Tommy Hall. Leonard writes the keyboard parts for the CLR originals with Fred Mitchim. David Armstrong played bass in several Austin bands through the 70's and 80's and is influenced by all 60's and 70's rock including Black Sabboth and the 13th Floor Elevators. David and writes the bass parts for the CLR originals with Fred Mitchim.