Wayne

Wayne was a rock band that formed in July 1997 by vocalist/guitarist Rodney Reaves, bassist Rusty Smithson and drummer Jon Hornsby. Reaves was the group's principal songwriter. When The Nick's Pam Stallings asked the newly-formed group for their name, they chose "Wayne" from Reaves' middle name.

Michael Swann, formerly of Mars Electric, took over lead vocals and guitar. Kevin and Keith Harrison played for a while with the group. Joseph Dorough added another guitarist. Justin Johnson replaced Smithson on bass in the early 2000s.

The group toured with John Mayer, the Tragically Hip, and Five for Fighting; and had tracks chosen for use on the television series "Smallville" and the films "The Haven" and "Swim Fan". They were regular performers at the alternative rock festival "X Fest". Their only full-length album, "Music on Plastic," was independently released by the band before being picked up by TVT Records for national distribution.

Not long after that release, though, the band split up.

Recordings

• Wayne (May 7, 2002) Music on Plastic. TVT Records. (recorded in 2000 at Jason Elgin's Synchromesh Studios)