Yellowcard
Yellowcard are an American pop punk band from Jacksonville, Florida.
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Background information | |
Origin | Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
Genres | Pop punk, alternative rock, hardcore punk |
Years active | 1997–present |
Labels | DIY, Takeover, Lobster, Fueled By Ramen, Capitol, Hopeless |
Associated acts | Reeve Oliver, Craig's Brother, Big If, Inspection 12, Katy Perry |
Website | Official website |
Members | Ryan Key Sean Mackin Ryan Mendez Longineu W. Parsons III Josh Portman |
Past members | Ben Dobson Todd Clarry Warren Cooke Alex Lewis Ben Harper Peter Mosely Sean O'Donnell |
The band was formed in 1997 after the members of the band met each other at the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. They released their debut album, Midget Tossing, on April 1, 1997. The band's best known song is "Ocean Avenue" which reached #37 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Band members
- Current
- Ryan Key – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano (2000–present)
- Sean Mackin – violin, vocals (1997–present)
- Longineu W. Parsons III – drums, percussion (1997–present)
- Ryan Mendez – lead guitar, backing vocals (2005–present)
- Josh Portman – bass (2012–present)
- Former
- Ben Dobson – lead vocals (1997–1999)
- Todd Clary – guitar, backing vocals (1997–2000)
- Warren Cooke – bass guitar, backing vocals (1997–2002)
- Alex Lewis – bass guitar, backing vocals (2003–2004)
- Ben Harper – lead guitar (1997–2005)
- Peter Mosely – bass guitar, piano, backing vocals (2002–2003, 2004–2007)
- Sean O'Donnell – bass guitar, backing vocals (2010–2012)
Discography
Albums
- Midget Tossing (1997)
- Where We Stand (1999)
- One for the Kids (2001)
- Ocean Avenue (2003)
- Lights and Sounds (2006)
- Paper Walls (2007)
- When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes (2011)
- Southern Air (2012)