Taking Back Sunday is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. The band was formed by guitarist Eddie Reyes and former bassist Jesse Lacey of Brand New in 1999. The band's members are Adam Lazzara, John Nolan, Shaun Cooper, and Mark O'Connell, accompanied by Nathan Cogan for their live performances. Nolan and Cooper initially left the group in 2003 before rejoining in 2010. The band has released studio albums with various past members Fred Mascherino, Matthew Rubano, Matthew Fazzi, and Eddie Reyes. Louder Now was the band's breakout mainstream album, notably because of the popularity of its lead single "MakeDamnSure". The album sold over 900,000 copies and peaked at No. 2 on the United States Billboard 200, surpassing the band's previous Billboard 200 peak in 2004 at No. 3 with Where You Want to Be. Before the release of their first studio album Tell All Your Friends, they released Taking Back Sunday's EP in 2001, when the band featured former lead vocalist Antonio Longo.
Origin | Long Island, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Alternative rock, emo, post-hardcore, emo pop, pop punk, pop rock |
Years active | 1999–present |
Labels | Victory, Warner Bros, Sire, Hopeless |
Associated acts | Straylight Run |
Members | John Nolan, Adam Lazzara, Mark O'Connell, Shaun Cooper |
Past members | Band members |
Official Website | http://www.takingbacksunday.com |
About Taking Back Sunday
American rock outfit whose 2006 studio album peaked at the number two position on Billboard's 200 chart. The album features their runaway hit single "MakeDamnSure." The band's seventh full length studio album Tidal Wave released in 2016.
Achievement of Taking Back Sunday
In 2012, they embarked on a tour for the tenth anniversary of Tell All Your Friends. Their music has been released by Hopeless and Victory Records.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Taking Back Sunday
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Latest information about Taking Back Sunday updated on January 22 2022.