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 are an American pop punk band from Jacksonville, Florida.

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)

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