Knockout Kid Explained
| Knockout Kid |
| Origin: | Chicago, Illinois |
| Genre: | Pop punk, easycore[1] |
| Years Active: | 2010–present |
| Label: | Bullet Tooth, THC Music, Ingrooves Fontana |
| Current Members: | - Wade Hunt
- Brompton Jackson
- Bryan Nunez
- John Jacobs
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| Past Members: | - Evan Franklin
- Nick Collis
- Justin Reinholtz
- Karl Nickolov
- Mike Benyoussef
- Jacob Fuerst
|
Knockout Kid is an American pop punk band from Chicago, Illinois.
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.[2] [3] In 2013, the band released their second EP, The Callback, via THC music and Ingrooves Fontana.[4] The band released their debut full-length album, It Comes With The Job Description, the same year.[5] In late 2013, Knockout Kid was featured on a four-way split with Traditions, No Tide, and Fourth and Goal.[6] [7] [8]
In September 2015, Knockout Kid signed to Bullet Tooth Records. Their debut album on the label, Manic, was released on February 26, 2016.[9] [10] [11]
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]
- Brompton Jackson – Guitar
- Bryan Nunez - Bass
- John Jacobs – Drums
Former Members
- Evan Franklin – Vocals[13]
- Nick Collis – Bass
- Jacob Fuerst - Guitar / Vocals
Touring Members
- Alex Ceja – Bass (2016-2018)
Discography
Studio albums
- Your Name All Over It (Full Length, 2010)
- It Comes with the Job Description (2013, THC Music)
- Manic (2016, Bullet Tooth)
- Hero Insomniac (2020, self-released)
EPs
- Your Name All Over It (EP, 2011, THC Music)
- The Callback (2013, THC Music and Ingrooves Fontana)
Splits
- Fourth and Goal, Traditions, No Tide, Knockout Kid - 4-way split
Notes and References
- Web site: REVIEW: Knockout Kid's new album "Manic" brings high-energy music with unique composition elements.
- Web site: Kam. Chee. KNOCKOUT KID Sign with THC: Music/Rocket Science to Release Debut EP 'Your Name All Over It'. Pure Grain Audio. 27 February 2016.
- Web site: Parra. Mario. Knockout Kid - "Your Name All Over It" EP (November 22nd, THC: Music/Rocket Science). MTS Collective. 27 February 2016.
- Web site: Wagner. Christian. ABSOLUTExclusive: Knockout Kid Song Premiere. AbsolutePunk. 27 February 2016.
- Web site: Akaredolu. Aaron. Review: Knockout Kid - "It Comes With The Job Description". MTS Collective. 27 February 2016.
- Web site: Wagner. Christian. ABSOLUTExclusive: Knockout Kid, Traditions, No Tide, Fourth And Goal 4-Way Split. AbsolutePunk. 27 February 2016.
- Web site: Stream Entire 4-Way Split from Fourth And Goal, Traditions, No Tide, Knockout Kid. New Noise Magazine. 27 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307184938/http://newnoisemagazine.com/stream-entire-4-way-split-fourth-goal-traditions-tide-knockout-kid/. 7 March 2016. dead.
- Web site: Knockout Kid, Traditions head up 4-Way. Modern Vinyl. 27 February 2016.
- Web site: Gardner. Ryan. Knockout Kid Sign To Bullet Tooth Records. AbsolutePunk. 27 February 2016.
- Web site: Bullet Tooth signs Knockout Kid. Lambgoat. 27 February 2016.
- Web site: Heisel. Scott. PREMIERE: Dig bands like Four Year Strong and A Day To Remember? You'll like Knockout Kid. Substream Magazine. 27 February 2016.
- Web site: Knockout Kid "Jurassic Park After Dark". Heartbeat Media. 27 February 2016.
- Web site: Rogers . Jeff . "Your Name All Over It" (THC Music; 2011) . Rough Edge . 27 February 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160301185944/http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/k/knockoutkid.htm . 1 March 2016 .
