Necros

Biography

With a fluid line-up headed by Barry Henssler (vocals), with, at various times, Todd Swalla (drums), Andy (guitar), Brian Pollack (guitar), and at least four different bass players, this early 80s hardcore act from Maumee, Ohio, USA, released a number of records that continue to sell for high sums among modern collectors (they should not be confused with the Washington, DC band of the same name and musical genre). They are also one of the few Midwest outfits of their type who did not split up within a few years of their formation, essentially due to the strong friendships that existed within the band. Henssler, a minor legend in the alternative rock community, who once partied with Pink Floyd when they played the university at which his father was a professor, was always the band’s focus. Much emphasis was placed on education in the Henssler family, and he continued to attend college throughout the band’s career. Corey Rusk, one of their bass players from...

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