Regents (punk rock band)
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Regents is a punk rock
band formed in 2007 by former Sleepytime Trio
and Maximillian Colby
guitar/vocalist David NeSmith and drummer Jason Hamacher of Frodus
. Originally a keytar
& drum duo called Regions, the pair recruited NeSmith's Sleepytime Trio
and Maximillian Colby
bandmate Drew Ringo, as well as former The Exploder
bassist Dan Evans and begun playing under the name Regents.
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band formed in 2007 by former Sleepytime Trio
Sleepytime Trio
Sleepytime Trio is a punk band formed in 1994 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, after the demise of Maximillian Colby.-History:Following the demise of Maximillian Colby, Sleepytime Trio was started with Drew Ringo on guitar and vocals, Ben Davis on bass guitar and vocals, and Jonathan Fuller on drums...
and Maximillian Colby
Maximillian Colby
Maximillian Colby was an Emocore band formed in the early 1990s in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Never reaching much popularity outside of Harrisonburg during their lifespan, they established a unique sound melding epic post-rock and punk, recognized years later by bands like City of Caterpillar, A Day...
guitar/vocalist David NeSmith and drummer Jason Hamacher of Frodus
Frodus
Frodus was a 1990s Washington, D.C.-based post-hardcore band, described by critics as a mixture of math rock, hardcore punk, and alternative rock. Their songs were frequently dark and dissonant...
. Originally a keytar
Keytar
A keytar is a relatively lightweight keyboard that is supported by a strap around the neck and shoulders, similar to the way a guitar is supported by a strap. Keytars allow players a greater range of movement compared to conventional keyboards, which are placed on stands...
& drum duo called Regions, the pair recruited NeSmith's Sleepytime Trio
Sleepytime Trio
Sleepytime Trio is a punk band formed in 1994 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, after the demise of Maximillian Colby.-History:Following the demise of Maximillian Colby, Sleepytime Trio was started with Drew Ringo on guitar and vocals, Ben Davis on bass guitar and vocals, and Jonathan Fuller on drums...
and Maximillian Colby
Maximillian Colby
Maximillian Colby was an Emocore band formed in the early 1990s in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Never reaching much popularity outside of Harrisonburg during their lifespan, they established a unique sound melding epic post-rock and punk, recognized years later by bands like City of Caterpillar, A Day...
bandmate Drew Ringo, as well as former The Exploder
The Exploder
The Exploder was a hardcore punk band from Richmond, VA. They are most noted for their fast-paced discordant songs and chaotic drumming and time signatures. They released one record and a panoply of singles and EPs.-History:...
bassist Dan Evans and begun playing under the name Regents.