Knockout_Kid

Knockout Kid

Knockout Kid

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

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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]
  • 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

References

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    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.
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    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.
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    Parra, Mario. "Knockout Kid - "Your Name All Over It" EP (November 22nd, THC: Music/Rocket Science)". MTS Collective. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
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    Wagner, Christian. "ABSOLUTExclusive: Knockout Kid Song Premiere". AbsolutePunk. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
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    Akaredolu, Aaron. "Review: Knockout Kid - "It Comes With The Job Description"". MTS Collective. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
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    Wagner, Christian. "ABSOLUTExclusive: Knockout Kid, Traditions, No Tide, Fourth And Goal 4-Way Split". AbsolutePunk. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
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    "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.
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    "Knockout Kid, Traditions head up 4-Way". Modern Vinyl. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
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    Gardner, Ryan. "Knockout Kid Sign To Bullet Tooth Records". AbsolutePunk. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
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    "Bullet Tooth signs Knockout Kid". Lambgoat. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
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    "Knockout Kid "Jurassic Park After Dark"". Heartbeat Media. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  13. [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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