Max Collins
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James Maxwell Stuart Collins III (born August 28, 1978) is the lead singer and bass guitarist of Eve 6
. He authored most of the band's songs. He met lead guitar
ist Jon Siebels
in high school, and the two formed a band. In May 2003, Collins was arrested for indecent exposure
around the time the band was prepping for its third album, It's All in Your Head
. Subsequent to poor sales of Its All In Your Head (192,000 Units Moved), Eve 6 was released from their recording contract and disbanded.
From mid-2004-May 2005, Collins performed in a band under the name Brotherhood of Lost Dogs
with the drummer from Fountains of Wayne
, Brian Young and bassist Joe "Bass" Howard formerly of The Posies
. They played live shows in the Los Angeles area and never released any recorded material.
In June 2005, Collins began a new project, The Sugi Tap
, with former band member in Eve 6
, Tony Fagenson
. In October 2007 The Sugi Tap was put on hold "indefinitely".
The band had released an EP, formerly available at http://www.thesugitap.com, but now only the album art of the EP and a link to Eve 6's Myspace page is available.
Collins primarily plays Fender jazz basses
.
As of October, 2007, Eve 6 has officially stated that they are returning, minus Jon Siebels, who is currently replaced by a temporary guitarist, Matt Bair of "The Sequel".
As of July 2011, Eve 6 has reunited completely, with all three original members returning. They are currently working on their next studio album, which is due to be released around the end of 2011.
Eve 6
Eve 6 is an American rock band from Southern California, who are most well known for their hit singles "Inside Out", "Leech", and the slow anthem "Here's to the Night". They disbanded in 2004, returned in 2007 with a new lineup, and finally reunited with all three original members in March 2011...
. He authored most of the band's songs. He met lead guitar
Lead guitar
Lead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
ist Jon Siebels
Jon Siebels
Jon Siebels was the guitarist in the band Eve 6, which disbanded in 2004. He also provided backup vocals...
in high school, and the two formed a band. In May 2003, Collins was arrested for indecent exposure
Indecent exposure
Indecent exposure is the deliberate exposure in public or in view of the general public by a person of a portion or portions of his or her body, in circumstances where the exposure is contrary to local moral or other standards of appropriate behavior. Indecent exposure laws vary in different...
around the time the band was prepping for its third album, It's All in Your Head
It's All in Your Head
It's All in Your Head is Eve 6's third studio album. Released right before they were dropped from RCA Records and subsequently went on hiatus in 2004. Although the album is praised by fans, it is considered an experimental album, which may explain the lackluster sales that led to the band's release...
. Subsequent to poor sales of Its All In Your Head (192,000 Units Moved), Eve 6 was released from their recording contract and disbanded.
From mid-2004-May 2005, Collins performed in a band under the name Brotherhood of Lost Dogs
Brotherhood of Lost Dogs
Brotherhood of Lost Dogs was a short-lived band formed in mid-2004 by former Eve 6 frontman Max Collins, Brian Young of Fountains of Wayne and The Posies, and Joe "Bass" Howard formerly of The Posies. The group was disbanded around May 2005 without ever releasing any recorded material...
with the drummer from Fountains of Wayne
Fountains of Wayne
Fountains of Wayne is an American power pop band that formed in New York City in 1996. The band consists of members Chris Collingwood, Adam Schlesinger, Jody Porter and Brian Young.-Early years:...
, Brian Young and bassist Joe "Bass" Howard formerly of The Posies
The Posies
The Posies are an alternative rock/power pop group. The band was formed in 1987 in Bellingham, Washington by primary songwriters Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow. They are best known for their radio hits "Golden Blunders" , as well as "Dream All Day", "Solar Sister" and "Flavor of the Month"...
. They played live shows in the Los Angeles area and never released any recorded material.
In June 2005, Collins began a new project, The Sugi Tap
The Sugi Tap
The Sugi Tap was an alternative rock/power-pop band formed in May 2005. "Sugi Tap" is taken from the Japanese comic Battle Royale. The band primarily played in Southern California venues, with the slightly altered Eve 6 line-up of Max on vocals and guitar, and Tony on drums, accompanied by backing...
, with former band member in Eve 6
Eve 6
Eve 6 is an American rock band from Southern California, who are most well known for their hit singles "Inside Out", "Leech", and the slow anthem "Here's to the Night". They disbanded in 2004, returned in 2007 with a new lineup, and finally reunited with all three original members in March 2011...
, Tony Fagenson
Tony Fagenson
Tony Fagenson is the drummer for rock band Eve 6. He was attending the University of Southern California and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity when he auditioned with Eve 6. At that time, singer Max Collins and guitarist Jon Siebels were looking for a replacement drummer...
. In October 2007 The Sugi Tap was put on hold "indefinitely".
The band had released an EP, formerly available at http://www.thesugitap.com, but now only the album art of the EP and a link to Eve 6's Myspace page is available.
Collins primarily plays Fender jazz basses
Fender Jazz Bass
The Jazz Bass was the second model of electric bass created by Leo Fender. The bass is distinct from the Precision Bass in that its tone is brighter and richer in the midrange and treble with less emphasis on the fundamental harmonic...
.
As of October, 2007, Eve 6 has officially stated that they are returning, minus Jon Siebels, who is currently replaced by a temporary guitarist, Matt Bair of "The Sequel".
As of July 2011, Eve 6 has reunited completely, with all three original members returning. They are currently working on their next studio album, which is due to be released around the end of 2011.