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Knockout Kid

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

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

History

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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

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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

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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

References

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  1. ^ "REVIEW: Knockout Kid's new album "Manic" brings high-energy music with unique composition elements".
  2. ^ a b 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.