He then moved on to the band, Citizen Swing. The group’s sound combined elements of jazz, rock, and funk, and while a critical darling, never quite caught on with fans. In the late 90s, he formed the group, Mayfield Four. Again, the band became an instant critical favorite, but never quite found an audience. In recent years, however, their two albums have become considerably more popular. Since 2003, he has built a steady following for his work with the band Alter Bridge, his solo work, and his performances in collaboration with Slash.