Rites Of Spring

Commonly referred to as the first emo band, Rites of Spring was a Washington, DC band composed of Guy Picciotto on vocals and guitar, Eddie Janney on guitar, Mike Fellows on bass, and Brendan Canty on drums. Lasting from 1984 to early 1986, the band recorded a self-titled album, a 4-song EP, and a 6-song demo, all released on prolific DC label Dischord Records.