Jimmy Eat World

American rock band

Jimmy Eat World is an alternative rock band. They formed in Mesa, Arizona in 1994. To date, they have released nine studio albums. They have released many singles, including Sweetness, The Middle, Bleed American, Rockstar, and Let It Happen.

Jimmy Eat World
Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World performing at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.
Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World performing at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.
Background information
OriginMesa, Arizona, United States
GenresAlternative rock,[1][2] emo,[2] power pop,[2] pop punk,[2] punk rock
Years active1993–present
LabelsUnsigned[3] Interscope, DreamWorks, Capitol, Wooden Blue, Fueled by Ramen, Better Looking, Geffen, Big Wheel Recreation, DGC, Western Tread Recordings, RCA
Members
  • Jim Adkins
  • Tom Linton
  • Rick Burch
  • Zach Lind
Past member(s)Mitch Porter
Websitejimmyeatworld.com

They used to be part of the emo scene and many would still call them that. However, the band has never liked that term and do not even understand that. While their albums do have considerable emo influences, the album Futures brought on a change of sound and a different fanbase.

Albums

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Studio albums

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  • One Two Three - 1994
  • Jimmy Eat World (EP) - 1998
  • Firestarter - 2000
  • Good To Go - 2002
  • Stay On My Side Tonight - 2005

References

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  1. The Powerstation (2011). "JIMMY EAT WORLD". The Powerstation. The Powerstation. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Leahey, Andrew. "Biography: Jimmy Eat World". Allmusic. Retrieved October 24, 2007.
  3. Tate, Jason (5 December 2011). "Jimmy Eat World: Labeless?". AbsolutePunk (Buzz Media). Retrieved 5 March 2012.

Other websites

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