Knockout Kid

Knockout Kid is an American pop punk band from Chicago, Illinois.[2]

Knockout Kid
OriginChicago, Illinois
GenresPop punk, easycore[1]
Years active2010–present
LabelsBullettooth, THC Music, Ingrooves Fontana
Websiteknockoutkid.bandcamp.com
Members
  • Wade Hunt
  • Jacob Fuerst
  • Brompton Jackson
  • Bryan Nunez
  • John Jacobs
Past members
  • Evan Franklin
  • Nick Collis

History

Knockout Kid formed in 2010. They signed to THC music in 2011 and released their debut EP, Your Name All Over It, the same year.[3][4] In 2013, the band released their second EP, The Callback, via THC music and Ingrooves Fontana.[5] The band released their debut full-length album, It Comes With The Job Description, the same year.[6] In late 2013, Knockout Kid was featured on a four way split with Traditions, No Tide, and Fourth and Goal.[7][8][9]

In September 2015, Knockout Kid signed to Bullet Tooth Records. Their debut album on the label, Manic, was released on February 26, 2016.[10][11][2]

In July 2020, Knockout Kid premiered the music video for Hero Insomniac, the title track off their latest album, which was self-released on July 31, 2020.

Band members

Current Members

  • Wade Hunt – Vocals[12]
  • Jacob Fuerst – Guitar and Vocals[12]
  • Brompton Jackson – Guitar and Vocals[12]
  • Bryan Nunez – Bass
  • John Jacobs – Drums[12]

Former Members

  • Evan Franklin – Vocals[13]
  • Nick Collis – Bass
  • Mike Benyoussef – Bass

Touring Members

  • Alex Ceja – Bass (2016-Present)

Discography

Studio albums

  • It Comes With The Job Description (2013, THC Music)
  • Manic (2016, Bullet Tooth)
  • Hero Insomniac (2020, self-released)

EPs

  • Your Name All Over It (2011, THC Music)
  • The Callback (2013, THC Music and Ingrooves Fontana)

Splits

  • Fourth and Goal, Traditions, No Tide, Knockout Kid - 4-way split

References
  1. http://www.dailynebraskan.com/arts_and_entertainment/review-knockout-kid-s-new-album-manic-brings-high-energy/article_ef6220e0-de82-11e5-a531-6344141a057c.html
  2. Heisel, Scott. "PREMIERE: Dig bands like Four Year Strong and A Day To Remember? You'll like Knockout Kid". Substream Magazine. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  3. Kam, Chee. "KNOCKOUT KID Sign with THC: Music/Rocket Science to Release Debut EP 'Your Name All Over It'". Pure Grain Audio. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  4. Parra, Mario. "Knockout Kid - "Your Name All Over It" EP (November 22nd, THC: Music/Rocket Science)". MTS Collective. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  5. Wagner, Christian. "ABSOLUTExclusive: Knockout Kid Song Premiere". AbsolutePunk. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  6. Akaredolu, Aaron. "Review: Knockout Kid - "It Comes With The Job Description"". MTS Collective. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  7. Wagner, Christian. "ABSOLUTExclusive: Knockout Kid, Traditions, No Tide, Fourth And Goal 4-Way Split". AbsolutePunk. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  8. "Stream Entire 4-Way Split from Fourth And Goal, Traditions, No Tide, Knockout Kid". New Noise Magazine. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  9. "Knockout Kid, Traditions head up 4-Way". Modern Vinyl. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  10. Gardner, Ryan. "Knockout Kid Sign To Bullet Tooth Records". AbsolutePunk. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  11. "Bullet Tooth signs Knockout Kid". Lambgoat. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  12. "Knockout Kid "Jurassic Park After Dark"". Heartbeat Media. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  13. Rogers, Jeff. ""Your Name All Over It" (THC Music; 2011)". Rough Edge. Archived from the original on 1 March 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
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