James Maxwell Stuart Collins (born August 28, 1978) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter who is best known as the lead vocalist, primary songwriter, and bassist of the alternative rock band Eve 6 which he co-founded with Jon Siebels. He launched a solo career in 2013 called Marms + The Car Deaths. He has other musical projects including a band called Fitness, and more recently has created a singing Germanic alter-ego called Chevy Mustang.[1]
Max Collins (bass, lead vocals), Jon Siebels (guitar, backing vocals), and Nick Meyers (drums) formed the band formed in 1995 in La Crescenta, California first as Yakoo and then Eleventeen; the name Eve 6 was adopted later.[1]
The band issued the self-titled Eve 6 in 1998, attaining platinum success with hit singles "Inside Out" and "Leech," the former capturing the #1 spot on the Modern Rock charts and crossing over successfully to pop/Top 40 radio. More widespread recognition came with gold-selling sophomore effort Horrorscope (2000), with songs "Promise," "On the Roof Again", and Top 40 hit "Here's to the Night".
From mid-2004 until 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 a 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 The Sugi Tap's website; 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 officially said that they are returning minus Jon Siebels, who was replaced by a temporary guitarist, Matt Bair of "The Sequel". As of July 2011, Eve 6 has reunited with all three original members returning.[2] Their fourth studio album Speak in Code was released on April 24, 2012.
In early 2013, Collins began a barrage of songwriting which launched his solo career. With the support of his fans, he fully funded his album Honey from the Ice Box in an online campaign through PledgeMusic.[3][4] On September 6, 2013, the digital version of the album released early for his PledgeMusic supporters. In 2015, he collaborated with Pegboard Nerds, providing vocals for their track "Pink Cloud."
Collins started a new project with Eve 6 bandmate Ben Hilzinger and Kenny Carkeet of Awolnation called Fitness. In 2020, Collins launched his alter-ego, "Chevy Mustang", a complex artist/self-styled guru with a Germanic-sounding accent, and a following of students whom he refers to as disciples.[5] Chevy Mustang's first single[5] was "Because I Want To" - seemingly in response to the limitations of COVID restrictions. In June 2020, the next Chevy Mustang single, "Can I Be Your Friend"[6] featured Evan Rachel Wood and a version of this song became an electronic birthday card option[7] at JibJab on August 31, 2020.
Personal life
On July 21, 2007, Collins married Victoria Misirli. Collins announced the birth of his daughter Isla (pronounced eye-la) Elizabeth Collins who was born on July 11, 2014.[8] Collins' second daughter, Zia Victoria, was born on November 4, 2016.[9] He and Misirli separated in 2019.[10]
He is the nephew of actor Stephen Collins.[11] His brother was in a band, Controlling the Famous.[12] In December 2020, multiple media outlets took note of the fact that Collins had become a prolific poster to Eve 6's official Twitter account,[13] which was "quickly becoming a trove of internet comedy,"[14] including queries to various public figures asking if they "like the heart in a blender song,"[15][16][17][18] "choice tidbits ... about his fellow washed stars," and "generic observations about wallet chains, weight gain, and merch with palm trees on it, as well as a running bit about not knowing the difference between Vertical Horizon, Dishwalla, Matchbox 20, et al."[19]Loudwire crowned Collins the "new king of Twitter" and "the anti-Trapt of Twitter,"[20] the latter contrasting Collins' celebrated output with that of Trapt lead singer Chris Taylor Brown.
^Smith, Graeme (June 26, 2020). "Video: Chevy Mustang & Evan Rachel Wood – Can I Be Your Friend". Yorkcalling.co.uk. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
^Bosso, Joe (March 22, 2012). "Interview: Eve 6's Max Collins on early success, reunion, new album Speak In Code". Musicradar.com.
^. PledgeMusic. Archived from the original on July 26, 2017. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
^Hart, Ron (June 12, 2013). "Eve 6's Max Collins, 'World on Fire': Exclusive Song Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
^ abDominic, Serene. "The Seven Worst Accidents in Rock 'n' Roll History (Including One in Arizona)". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
^Archived at Ghostarchive and the : "Chevy Mustang - Can I Be Your Friend ft. Evan Rachel Wood".
^"JibJab". Jibjab.com. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
^@MaxCollinsMusic (July 12, 2013). "I'm a Dad. Isla (eye-la) Elizabeth Collins. Born 11:44 pm 7-11-13. She's incredible" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
^"Victoria Collins on Instagram: "Sisters meet! Zia Victoria Collins born today 11-4-16 at 12:12am. 8 lbs and thriving. We are already home. ❤️"". Instagram.com.
^"Eve 6's Max Collins Is More Than Just the King of Music Twitter". Spin.com. December 29, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
^@StephenCollins (September 5, 2013). "My insanely talented nephew Max Collins' (#Eve6) solo Album drops Friday! via @MaxCollinsMusic" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
^@Eve6 (February 1, 2022). "the guy who started this company is named rory felton. he's been in the industry for a long time and he literally signed my brother's band Controlling the Famous to indie label The Militia Group in the early 2000s. this keeps getting weirder" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
^Hudson, Alex (December 21, 2020). "Eve 6 Are Suddenly Relevant Again Thanks to Their Wild Twitter Account". Exclaim.
^Caffrey, Dan (December 21, 2020). "We implore you to follow Eve 6 on Twitter". The A.V. Club. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
^Ehrlich, Brenna (December 22, 2020). "Eve 6 Wants to Know Whether You Like Their 'Heart in a Blender' Song". Rolling Stone.
^Garro, Adrian (December 22, 2020). "Eve 6 is Turning Twitter Inside Out with '90s Rock Trash Talk & Endless Queries About 'The Heart in a Blender Song'". Rock Cellar Magazine.
^Rosenbaum, Marty (December 23, 2020). "Eve 6 is on an epic Twitter tear, asking everyone if they like the 'heart in a blender' song". Radio.com.
^Aniftos, Rania (December 23, 2020). "Eve 6 Wants to Know if Twitter Likes 'Inside Out'". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
^Deville, Chris (December 22, 2020). "Eve 6 Guy Is Spilling The '90s Alt-Rock Tea On Twitter". Stereogum.com.
^Hartmann, Graham (December 22, 2020). "The Dude From Eve 6 Is the New King of Twitter". Loudwire.com.
External links
PledgeMusic Website for Max Collins
Myspace Website for The Sugi Tap
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This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately especially if potentially libelous or harmful Find sources Max Collins musician news newspapers books scholar JSTOR May 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message James Maxwell Stuart Collins born August 28 1978 is an American musician singer and songwriter who is best known as the lead vocalist primary songwriter and bassist of the alternative rock band Eve 6 which he co founded with Jon Siebels He launched a solo career in 2013 called Marms The Car Deaths He has other musical projects including a band called Fitness and more recently has created a singing Germanic alter ego called Chevy Mustang 1 Max CollinsCollins in May 2012Background informationBirth nameJames Maxwell Stuart CollinsBorn 1978 08 28 August 28 1978 age 44 Occupation s Musician producer songwriterInstrument s Vocals bass guitar pianoYears active1995 present Contents 1 Career 2 Personal life 3 Discography 3 1 Studio albums 4 References 5 External linksCareer EditMax Collins bass lead vocals Jon Siebels guitar backing vocals and Nick Meyers drums formed the band formed in 1995 in La Crescenta California first as Yakoo and then Eleventeen the name Eve 6 was adopted later 1 The band issued the self titled Eve 6 in 1998 attaining platinum success with hit singles Inside Out and Leech the former capturing the 1 spot on the Modern Rock charts and crossing over successfully to pop Top 40 radio More widespread recognition came with gold selling sophomore effort Horrorscope 2000 with songs Promise On the Roof Again and Top 40 hit Here s to the Night From mid 2004 until 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 a 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 The Sugi Tap s website 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 officially said that they are returning minus Jon Siebels who was replaced by a temporary guitarist Matt Bair of The Sequel As of July 2011 Eve 6 has reunited with all three original members returning 2 Their fourth studio album Speak in Code was released on April 24 2012 In early 2013 Collins began a barrage of songwriting which launched his solo career With the support of his fans he fully funded his album Honey from the Ice Box in an online campaign through PledgeMusic 3 4 On September 6 2013 the digital version of the album released early for his PledgeMusic supporters In 2015 he collaborated with Pegboard Nerds providing vocals for their track Pink Cloud Collins started a new project with Eve 6 bandmate Ben Hilzinger and Kenny Carkeet of Awolnation called Fitness In 2020 Collins launched his alter ego Chevy Mustang a complex artist self styled guru with a Germanic sounding accent and a following of students whom he refers to as disciples 5 Chevy Mustang s first single 5 was Because I Want To seemingly in response to the limitations of COVID restrictions In June 2020 the next Chevy Mustang single Can I Be Your Friend 6 featured Evan Rachel Wood and a version of this song became an electronic birthday card option 7 at JibJab on August 31 2020 Personal life EditOn July 21 2007 Collins married Victoria Misirli Collins announced the birth of his daughter Isla pronounced eye la Elizabeth Collins who was born on July 11 2014 8 Collins second daughter Zia Victoria was born on November 4 2016 9 He and Misirli separated in 2019 10 He is the nephew of actor Stephen Collins 11 His brother was in a band Controlling the Famous 12 In December 2020 multiple media outlets took note of the fact that Collins had become a prolific poster to Eve 6 s official Twitter account 13 which was quickly becoming a trove of internet comedy 14 including queries to various public figures asking if they like the heart in a blender song 15 16 17 18 choice tidbits about his fellow washed stars and generic observations about wallet chains weight gain and merch with palm trees on it as well as a running bit about not knowing the difference between Vertical Horizon Dishwalla Matchbox 20 et al 19 Loudwire crowned Collins the new king of Twitter and the anti Trapt of Twitter 20 the latter contrasting Collins celebrated output with that of Trapt lead singer Chris Taylor Brown Discography EditFor Collins work with Eve 6 see Eve 6 discography Studio albums Edit Honey from the Icebox 2014 References Edit Smith Graeme June 26 2020 Video Chevy Mustang amp Evan Rachel Wood Can I Be Your Friend Yorkcalling co uk Retrieved December 29 2021 Bosso Joe March 22 2012 Interview Eve 6 s Max Collins on early success reunion new album Speak In Code Musicradar com Max Collins PledgeMusic Archived from the original on July 26 2017 Retrieved June 14 2013 Hart Ron June 12 2013 Eve 6 s Max Collins World on Fire Exclusive Song Premiere Billboard Retrieved February 7 2022 a b Dominic Serene The Seven Worst Accidents in Rock n Roll History Including One in Arizona Phoenix New Times Retrieved December 29 2021 Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine Chevy Mustang Can I Be Your Friend ft Evan Rachel Wood JibJab Jibjab com Retrieved December 29 2021 MaxCollinsMusic July 12 2013 I m a Dad Isla eye la Elizabeth Collins Born 11 44 pm 7 11 13 She s incredible Tweet via Twitter Victoria Collins on Instagram Sisters meet Zia Victoria Collins born today 11 4 16 at 12 12am 8 lbs and thriving We are already home Instagram com Eve 6 s Max Collins Is More Than Just the King of Music Twitter Spin com December 29 2020 Retrieved December 29 2021 StephenCollins September 5 2013 My insanely talented nephew Max Collins Eve6 solo Album drops Friday via MaxCollinsMusic Tweet via Twitter Eve6 February 1 2022 the guy who started this company is named rory felton he s been in the industry for a long time and he literally signed my brother s band Controlling the Famous to indie label The Militia Group in the early 2000s this keeps getting weirder Tweet via Twitter Hudson Alex December 21 2020 Eve 6 Are Suddenly Relevant Again Thanks to Their Wild Twitter Account Exclaim Caffrey Dan December 21 2020 We implore you to follow Eve 6 on Twitter The A V Club Retrieved February 7 2022 Ehrlich Brenna December 22 2020 Eve 6 Wants to Know Whether You Like Their Heart in a Blender Song Rolling Stone Garro Adrian December 22 2020 Eve 6 is Turning Twitter Inside Out with 90s Rock Trash Talk amp Endless Queries About The Heart in a Blender Song Rock Cellar Magazine Rosenbaum Marty December 23 2020 Eve 6 is on an epic Twitter tear asking everyone if they like the heart in a blender song Radio com Aniftos Rania December 23 2020 Eve 6 Wants to Know if Twitter Likes Inside Out Billboard Retrieved February 7 2022 Deville Chris December 22 2020 Eve 6 Guy Is Spilling The 90s Alt Rock Tea On Twitter Stereogum com Hartmann Graham December 22 2020 The Dude From Eve 6 Is the New King of Twitter Loudwire com External links EditPledgeMusic Website for Max Collins Myspace Website for The Sugi Tap FITNESS Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Max Collins musician amp oldid 1130636022, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
