Maximillian Colby

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Maximillian Colby
Origin	Harrisonburg, Virginia
Genre(s)	Art punk Hardcore Punk Noise Rock Emocore
Years active	Early 1990s–1995
Label(s)	Lovitt Records
Former members
Dave Nesmith, Drew Ringo, Bob Baynor, Tom Richards

Maximillian Colby was an art rock band birthed in the early 1990s. They combined the intensity and attitude of hardcore punk with the beauty and weightlessness of noise harnessed by shoegazer. Never reaching much popularity outside Harrisonburg, Virginia, they were local heroes nonetheless, establishing a unique sound only recognized years later by bands like City of Caterpillar, A Day in Black and White, Circle Takes the Square and Envy; with their artsy song structures, stop-start dynamics, and minimal use of vocals, in this case, shouting. The band never released a true full length CD or LP, only a few EPs, splits, and compilation features. Unfortunately, Maximillian Colby's unique expression was cut dramatically short with the sudden death of bassist Bob Baynor in 1995. Following this, the three remaining members went on to form Sleepytime Trio, Supine to Sit, Bats and Mice, and Rah Bras. A discography of their sixteen recorded songs can be found on Lovitt Records.

[edit] Band Members

Dave Nesmith – Guitar/Vocals
Drew Ringo – Guitar/Vocals
Bob Baynor – Bass/Vocals
Tom Richards – Drums

Drew Ringo went on to form Sleepytime Trio, with Dave Nesmith joining the band shortly after its initial formation. Drew was also a founding member of Supine to Sit. Dave is a member of Rah Bras, as well as Bats and Mice.

[edit] Discography

Title	Date of Release	Label
Split 7" w/ Rye Coalition	1994	Irony/Rent-A-Records
Petty Fix on All The President's Men Compilation	1994	Old Glory Records
S/T 7"	1995	Nervous Wreck Kids
Split 12" w/ Shotmaker	1995	Nervous Wreck Kids
Discography	2002	Lovitt Records