Bowling for Soup

Band History

Bowling for Soup started out in 1994 in Wichita Falls. At the time, guitarist Chris Burney and bassist Erik Chandler were in a band that frequently played a local coffee shop (conveniently owned by Burney). Drummer Gary Wiseman was also in a group that frequented the store, as was Jaret Reddick.

After relocating to Denton, Bowling For Soup found themselves to be a popular draw due to undeniably catchy pop hooks, their love of old-school metal, and their goofy charm.

Since signing to Jive, the band's career has taken off. 2000's Let's Do It For Johnny and 2002's Drunk Enough to Dance have sold over 300,000 copies and spawned hit singles, including "The Bitch Song," "Punk Rock 101" and "Girl All the Bad Guys Want." The band has also popped up on the Warped Tour, opened for Blink-182 and Sum 41, made a big splash on MTV and, well, been nominated for a Grammy (and lost).

Information from the band's site

Members

• Jaret Reddick lead vocals, vocals
• Chris Burney guitar
• Erik Chandler bass
• Gary Wiseman drums

Sound Description

Power-pop

Influences

Beer, Steve Martin, Cheap Trick, all hair metal prior to 1990

Albums by this artist

Let's Do It For Johnny Released 2000

Drunk Enough to Dance Released 2002

A Hangover You Don't Deserve Released 2004

Bowling For Soup Goes to the Movies Released 2005

Rock On Honorable Ones Released 2005

The Great Burrito Extortion Case Released 2006