About
Yellowcard is an American rock band that formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1997. Their official lineup currently consists of lead singer Ryan Key, lead guitarist Ryan Mendez, bassist Josh Portman and violinist Sean Mackin. Primarily a pop-punk group, their music is recognized for having a distinct and unique sound in its genre due to their prominent use of a violin. The group's most-recognized singles include "Ocean Avenue", "Only One", and "Lights and Sounds". Released in 2003, "Ocean Avenue" and its parent album of the same name are both certified double platinum and platinum in the US respectively by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); "Only One" and the band's 2006 album Lights and Sounds have been certified gold. The band has released ten studio albums, with its most recent, Yellowcard, released on September 30, 2016. Following this release and supporting tour, the quartet disbanded. They reunited in September 2022 for a performance at Riot Fest and embarked on a 20th-anniversary tour for Ocean Avenue in 2023. A new EP, Childhood Eyes, was released on July 21, 2023.
Years active: 1997-2008, 2010-2017, 2022-present
Members:
- Alex Lewis (2003 - 2004)
- Ben Dobson (1997 - 1999)
- Ben Harper (1997 - 2005)
- Longineu Parsons, III (1997 - present)
- Peter Mosely (2002 - present)
- Ryan Mendez (2005 - present)
- Sean Mackin (1997 - present)
- Todd Clary (1997 - 2000)
- Warren Cooke (1997 - 2002)
- William Ryan Key (1999 - present)