Neurotic Box

Chris Kent Guitar  
Dan Fulkerson Guitar  
Jeff Marker Guitar  
Jeremy Hammond Bass  
Kevin Rhodenbaugh Drums, Vocals  
Larry King Guitar  
Shane McCorkle Guitar  
Steve Janiak Guitar, Vocals  

Active: 1991 - 1997
Location: Muncie, IN

Notes: Formed in Muncie, Indiana in 1991, Neurotic Box enjoyed some tumultuous ups and downs during their brief tenure. Singer Kevin Rhodenbaugh (ex-Soulpaint) had intended on starting a band with bassist Jeremy Hammond, and through a mutual friend, met guitarist Steve Janiak (Devil to Pay, Pub Sigs). Janiak recommended guitarist Shane McCorkle (Hellwinkle). Without a suitable drummer, Kevin reluctantly returned to his original instruments, drums.

After playing a few shows, the group disbanded, then reformed a few months later with guitarist Chris Kent. This lineup went on to record 1991's "10 Song Demo" and 1992's "Wedge." Chris Kent was eventually replaced by Dan Fulkerson, but after a brief period of shows, the band became a three piece.

In 1993 Neurotic Box began recording their first full length record at Kelsey's Playground with guitar maestro Mike Kelsey, but before the record was released, they signed a publishing deal with now defunct Interscope Music (Possum Dixon, Tupac Shakur, SWV). After the release of 1994's "Parables for the Esoteric" the band showcased for a handful of major labels, recorded another 4 song demo at Kelsey's Playground (with producer John Bogosian), then added singer/guitarist Jeff Marker for only a few months before disbanding entirely, with Janiak off to devote his full attention to the Pub Sigs, Rhodenbaugh & Hammond starting a new group, Room 237.

In 1995, Neurotic Box reformed, this time with Pub Sigs guitarist Larry King. The band recorded 3 new songs and played locally until 1997, when they finally called it quits.