Yellowcard is an American pop punk/alternative rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1997 and based in Los Angeles since 2000. Their music features the use of a violin, which brings a melodic element to the genre. They are best known for their singles "Ocean Avenue", "Lights and Sounds", and "Light Up the Sky". The band went on a two-year hiatus from 2008 through 2010 and they returned with their seventh studio album, When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes, in March 2011, and then Southern Air in August 2012. Their most recent album, Lift a Sail, was released October 7th, 2014, with lead single "One Bedroom."
Yellowcard take their name from a soccer penalty signal, whose name they borrow in reference as foul when partying.
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Their guitarist Ben Harper shares his name with an already famous musician, Ben Harper.
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Lead singer Ryan Key dropped out of college after only half a year.
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Sean Mackin was the lead vocalist for the song "Twentythree" on the album Ocean Avenue.
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Sean Mackin was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity at Florida State University.
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At the time of their final tour, Yellowcard consists of four main members: Ryan Key (lead vocals, guitar since 1999), Sean Mackin (vocals, violin since 1997), Ryan Mendez (lead guitar since 2006), and Josh Portman (bass since 2012). Former members include 'Longineu Warren Parsons III' (drums 1997-2014), Ben Harper (lead guitar 1997-2006), Pete Mosely (bass 2004-2007), Sean Odonnell (bass 2010-2012), Alex Lewis (bass 2003-2004), Warren Cooke (bass 1997-2002), Todd Clary (guitar 1997-2000), and Ben Dobson (vocals 1997-1999).
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They write all their own songs.
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They started as a band in Jacksonville, Florida, but lead vocalist Ryan Key convinced them to move west to California.
TV Series 1 episode, 2008 performer - 4 episodes, 2003 - 2006
Fan-Made Music Videos
2004-2008
TV Series short performer - 6 episodes
Madden NFL 2008
2007
Video Game performer: "Fighting"
So You Think You Can Dance
2006
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Charmed
2006
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Burnout Revenge
2005
Video Game performer: "Lights & Sounds"
The Upside of Anger
2005
performer: "Star Struck"
Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County
2004
TV Series 1 episode
Burnout 3: Takedown
2004
Video Game music: "Breathing"
Sleepover
2004
performer: "Way Away"
Spider-Man 2
2004
performer: "Gifts & Curses"
Yellowcard: Only One
2004
Video short performer: "Only One"
Madden NFL 2004
2003
Video Game performer: "Way Away"
Amped 2
2003
Video Game performer: "A.W.O.L.", "Big Apple Heartbreak", "Cigarette", "Drifting", "October Nights", "Starstruck", "Sureshot"
Smallville
2003
TV Series performer - 1 episode
The O.C.
2003
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Kickin'
2003
Short lyrics: "Sureshot" / music: "Sureshot"
Amped: Freestyle Snowboarding
2001
Video Game performer: "Starstruck", "Drifting", "Something of Value", "Trembling", "Sureshot", "Big Apple Heartbreak", "Cigarette", "October Nights", "Rock Star Land", "For Pete's Sake", "A.W.O.L."
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Yellowcard: Here I Am Alive
2012
Video short
Yellowcard: Only One
2004
Video short
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Alternative Press Music Award Show
2014
TV Movie
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Burnout Legends
2005
Video Game musician: "Lights and Sounds"
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Alternative Press Music Awards
2016
TV Movie
Themselves
Yellowcard Live at the Paramount
2013
TV Movie
Themselves
Z Festival 2012
2012
TV Series
Themselves - Performers
Yellowcard: Here I Am Alive
2012
Video short
Themselves
How to Make Love to a Woman
2010
Themselves (uncredited)
Spread TV
2008
TV Series
Themselves / Themselves - Band
Sessions Undercover
2007
TV Series
Themselves - Performers
Late Show with David Letterman
2006
TV Series
Themselves - Musical Guest
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
2004-2006
TV Series
Themselves / Themselves - Musical Guests
Walmart Soundcheck
2006
TV Series
Themselves
$2 Bill
2006
TV Series documentary
Themselves
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
2004-2006
TV Series
Themselves / Themselves - Musical Guest
B InTune TV
2006
TV Series
Guest stars
Last Laugh '05
2005
TV Movie
Themselves
2005 MTV Movie Awards
2005
TV Special
Themselves - Performers
Yellowcard: Beyond Ocean Avenue Live at the Electric Factory
$900,000
