Yellowcard facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Yellowcard
Yellowcard performing at Warped Tour 2012
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
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

Yellowcard is an American pop punk band that started in Jacksonville, Florida. They formed in 1997 after the band members met at the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. Their first album, Midget Tossing, came out on April 1, 1997. Yellowcard is most famous for their song "Ocean Avenue". This song was very popular, reaching number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart.

Meet the Band Members

This section introduces the talented musicians who are part of Yellowcard.

Current Members

These are the people who are in Yellowcard right now:

• Ryan Key – He sings the main vocals and plays rhythm guitar and piano. He joined in 2000.
• Sean Mackin – He plays the violin and also sings. He has been with the band since it started in 1997.
• Longineu W. Parsons III – He plays the drums and other percussion instruments. He also joined the band in 1997.
• Ryan Mendez – He plays the lead guitar and sings backing vocals. He became a member in 2005.
• Josh Portman – He plays the bass guitar. He joined the band in 2012.

Former Members

Over the years, some other musicians were part of Yellowcard:

• Ben Dobson – He was the lead singer from 1997 to 1999.
• Todd Clary – He played guitar and sang backing vocals from 1997 to 2000.
• Warren Cooke – He played bass guitar and sang backing vocals from 1997 to 2002.
• Alex Lewis – He played bass guitar and sang backing vocals from 2003 to 2004.
• Ben Harper – He played the lead guitar from 1997 to 2005.
• Peter Mosely – He played bass guitar, piano, and sang backing vocals. He was with the band from 2002 to 2003 and again from 2004 to 2007.
• Sean O'Donnell – He played bass guitar and sang backing vocals from 2010 to 2012.

Yellowcard's Music Albums

Yellowcard has released many albums throughout their career. Here are some of their main 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)

Images for kids

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  Yellowcard in concert in Arizona in 2012

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  Final Arizona show

See also

In Spanish: Yellowcard para niños