The Get Up Kids: Biography

The Get Up Kids
Formed:
Jan 1, 1994 in Kansas City, MO

Disbanded:
Jan 1, 2005 in Kansas City, MO

Genres:
Rock Music, Alternative Rock Music, Emo

Decades Active:
1990's|2000's


Artistic Quality
Low
Cultural Impact
Low
Popularity
Low



Kansas City's Get Up Kids play melodic, pop-inflected emo similar to the Promise Ring and Braid, with whom the band released a split single in 1998. The group debuted in 1996 with a slew of 7"s, including "Shorty" on the Huey Proudhon label and "All Stars" on Doghouse Records, which became their main record label. 1997 saw the release of their debut full-length Four Minute Mile, which they recorded with Bob Weston. In 1998 the group toured extensively and released more singles, including "I'm a Loner, Dottie, a Rebel," which also appeared on their 1999 album Something to Write Home About. The band resurfaced two years later, re-releasing some of their early works and hitting the road with Green Day and Weezer. It wasn't until 2002 when a new album surfaced, but in May of that year they released On a Wire.

- Heather Phares, All Music Guide

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