The Get Up Kids
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1995 in Olathe, Kansas, United States
- Active: 1995 - present
Biography
The Get Up Kids are a seminal American emo band formed in Kansas City in 1995, considered leaders of the "second wave" emo movement. Known for melodic emo-pop, they gained prominence with Four Minute Mile (1997) and Something to Write Home About (1999), influencing countless bands. They were active from 1995–2005 and reunited in 2008.
Genres
The Get Up Kids Discography
- Four Minute Mile (1997) - Album - rated 3.94/5
- Something to Write Home About (1999) - Album - rated 3.84/5
- Red Letter Day (1999) - EP - rated 3.7/5
- Action & Action (1999) - Single - rated 3.69/5
- Red Letter Day / Woodson (2000) - Compilation - rated 3.72/5
- Eudora (2001) - Compilation - rated 3.43/5
- 10 Minutes (2001) - Single - rated 3.75/5
- On a Wire (2002) - Album - rated 2.98/5
- Guilt Show (2004) - Album - rated 2.62/5
Members
- Matt Pryor - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1995 - 2005, 2008 - present)
- Jim Suptic - lead guitar, backing vocals (1995 - 2005, 2008 - present)
- Rob Pope - bass (1995 - 2005, 2008 - present)
- Ryan Pope - drums (1996 - 2005, 2008 - present)
- James Dewees - keyboards, backing vocals (1999 - 2005, 2008 - 2019)