Maximillian Colby

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Maximillian Colby
Origin	Harrisonburg, Virginia
Country	United States
Years active	Early 1990s–1995
Genres	Art punk Hardcore Punk Noise Rock Emocore
Labels	Lovitt Records
Past 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 or lp, only a few eps, splits, and compilation features. Unfortunately, Maximillian Colby's exceptional expression of art was cut dramatically short with the sudden death of bassist, Bob Baynor, in 1995. Following their demise, the three remaining members went on to form, most notably, Sleepytime Trio, as well as 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

Dave Nesmith and Drew Ringo went on to play in Sleepytime Trio w/ Jonathan Fuller on drums. Jon then started Engine Down w/ Keeley Davis. Drew was alone in Supine to Sit. Dave proceeded by himself in Bats and Mice as well as Rah Bras.