Circus Devils

Biography

Circus Devils members: Robert Pollard – Otherwise known as the "godfather of indie rock". He founded the band Guided By Voices in 1983 while teaching in Dayton, Ohio. Also considered to be one of the most prolific songwriters alive today, Robert continues to put out records under his own name, including two full-length releases on Merge records in 2006. Robert says: “Circus Devils is real.”

Todd Tobias – In the band since 2001 when Todd became Guided by Voices' house producer, he has collaborated with Robert Pollard on more than twelve records, including four releases from Circus Devils. In addition to production and engineering, Todd serves as the one-man back-up band on Robert Pollard's solo records. Todd makes his nest near Akron, Ohio. Todd says: “Our music is for everyone.”

Tim Tobias – Tim has been fronting bands in the Cleveland area since the 1980's, including Four Coyotes and Gem. In 1999, Pollard asked Tim to join Guided by Voices on bass. Currently Tim fronts the band Clouds Forming Crowns (also with brother Todd), and serves as the off-and-on-again third wheel of Circus Devils. Tim says: “We is from under space.”