"Dixie" Dave Collins joined his first major band in 1997 playing bass for Buzzov•en. When Buzzov*en folded in the late 1990's, Dixie started focusing more on the side project that he had created in 1998, Weedeater where he performs bass as well as lead vocals. After two releases and touring, Dixie joined Bongzilla, and recorded bass on their fourth full length release "Amerijuanican". In 2006, he formed Hail!Hornet with Erik Larson, Vince Burke, and Troy Medlin. He also joined Sourvein briefly and recorded bass on the 2008 "Ghetto Angel" EP. As of 2010, the Buzzov*en "...At A Loss" lineup is reunited, and they released the "Revelation: Sick Again" full length. He continues to tour and write with Weedeater.