There are two bands called Narcissus. 1. Narcissus was an influential American hardcore band formed by John LaRussa and John Pope in 1998 in Cleveland, Ohio. Not counting John LaRussa and John Pope, who were in the band from start to finish, members included, at various times, Justin Carroll (bass), Ray Taylor (guitar), Derek Carter (percussion), Stephen Cushman (percussion) and Josh King (bass). The band was on the now-defunct label Takehold Records before joining Century Media.