Parkway Drive Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Parkway Drive
Parkway Drive performing at Rock am Ring 2018
Background information
Also known as	PWD, Parkway
Origin	Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Genres	Metalcore deathcore heavy metal
Years active	2003 (2003)–present
Labels	Resist Burning Heart Epitaph
Associated acts	I Killed the Prom Queen

Members	Ben Gordon Luke Kilpatrick Jeff Ling Winston McCall Jia O'Connor

Past members	Brett Versteeg Shaun Cash

Parkway Drive is a popular Australian band that plays a type of music called metalcore. They started in 2003 in a town called Byron Bay, New South Wales. Since they formed, they have released many albums and even a book about their journey.

Their music has become very successful in Australia. Several of their albums have reached the top 10 on the Australian ARIA Charts. Two of their albums, Ire (released in 2015) and Reverence (released in 2018), even reached the number one spot!

The band's main members have mostly stayed the same since 2006. The current lineup includes Ben Gordon, Luke Kilpatrick, Jeff Ling, Winston McCall, and Jia O'Connor.

The Band's Beginning
- Early Music and Growth
Albums and Success
- Breaking Through with Ire
- Continued Success with Reverence
Band Members
- Current Members
- Past Members
Live Performances
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The Band's Beginning

Parkway Drive officially formed in 2003. They quickly started making music and performing. Their first release was a split album with another band called I Killed the Prom Queen. This helped them get noticed in the music scene.

Early Music and Growth

After their first release, Parkway Drive put out their first EP (a shorter album) called Don't Close Your Eyes. This EP helped them gain more fans. They then released their first full studio album, Killing with a Smile, in 2005. This album was a big step for the band.

Albums and Success

Parkway Drive has released several studio albums over the years. Each album has helped them grow their fan base around the world.

Breaking Through with Ire

In 2015, the band released their album Ire. This album was a huge success, reaching number one on the Australian charts. It showed that the band was becoming very popular.

Continued Success with Reverence

Their next album, Reverence, came out in 2018. It also hit number one in Australia, proving their continued popularity. These albums helped them become one of the most well-known metalcore bands.

Band Members

The band has had a very stable lineup for many years.

Current Members

Winston McCall: He is the lead singer and writes many of the band's songs.
Jeff Ling: He plays guitar and helps write music.
Luke Kilpatrick: He also plays guitar and contributes to the band's sound.
Ben Gordon: He is the drummer, providing the powerful beat for their songs.
Jia O'Connor: He plays bass guitar and joined the band in 2006.

Past Members

Before Jia O'Connor joined, the band had two other bass players:

Brett Versteeg (left in 2004)
Shaun Cash (left in 2006)

Live Performances

Parkway Drive is known for their energetic live shows. They have toured all over the world, playing at large music festivals and their own concerts. Their performances are a big part of why fans love them.