![]() ![]() “If you have somebody there for you, you still have love” By this time, Ritter and Wheeler needed some solitude – partly to create new material, but also to reflect on the relentless rollercoaster ride of the past five years. However, opportunities to pen a third album proved elusive when the band’s extensive tornado trek, in support of Move Along, dragged into 2007. Laden with killer pop-punk anthems, The All-American Rejects and Move Along established Ritter and Wheeler as songwriters of repute, and their band’s exuberant live shows further spread the gospel. However, their eponymous debut’s crossover success led to them morphing into a fully-fledged quartet tour alumni Mike Kennerty and drummer Chris Gaylor remained on board for the double-platinum Move Along, which included three Billboard Top 20 hits, “Dirty Little Secret,” “Move Along” and “It Ends Tonight.” Originally a songwriting duo consisting of Tyson Ritter (bass/vocals) and guitarist Nick Wheeler, The All-American Rejects first formed in Stillwater, Oklahoma, in 1999. ![]() Listen to When The World Comes Down on Apple Music and Spotify. The Rejects’ sophomore release, 2005’s Move Along, also did brisk business, but 2008’s When The World Comes Down remains the pinnacle when it comes to their artistic achievement. Initially a small release on US indie label Doghouse, it bagged them a major deal with DreamWorks and excitable reviews referencing influential names, including The Who, The Cars, and Weezer. The All-American Rejects were overtaken by events when their self-titled 2002 debut album whipped up a storm. For more event information, call 304-293-SHOW, or visit us online at. This event is produced by WVU Arts & Entertainment. This discount is only available at the campus box offices. WVU students with a valid Mountaineer card can purchase tickets for $17 to $22, depending on seat location. Tickets may also be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets, including Giant Eagle on Greenbag Road. and may be purchased at the Mountainlair Box Office, and by phone at 304-293-SHOW or 80. Tickets, which range in price from $27 to $37, depending on seat location, go on sale Saturday, Sept. The first single, “The Feel Good Drag” hit No. 7 on the Billboard 200 and includes the single “Sink into Me.”Īnberlin gained a loyal following through its live shows and music offerings on the social networking site MySpace, while promoting its first two records “Blueprints for the Black Market” and “Never Take Friendship Personal.” In 2008, the band released its first major label record, “New Surrenders,” which entered the Billboard 200 at No. The new record, “New Again,” debuted at No. 1 on various Billboard charts, as well as “I Wanna” and “The Wind Blows.”Īlthough Taking Back Sunday has been recording records since 2002, the band didn’t gain nationwide success until 2006’s major label debut “Louder Now.” The record gave the band its most successful singles, including “MakeDamnSure” – a song that Rolling Stone magazine ranked in their “100 Best Songs of 2006” compilation. The band’s new record “When the World Comes Down” spawned the hit “Gives You Hell,” which reached No. The All-American Rejects catapulted into the mainstream music world behind the success of its record “Move Along,” which featured the smash-hits “Dirty Little Secret” and “It Ends Tonight.” The title track to the record earned the band a 2006 MTV Video Music Award for Best Group Video, along with additional nominations. and may be purchased at the Mountainlair Box Office, and by phone at 304-293-SHOW. The bands will also share the stage with alternative rock band Anberlin. Rock bands The All-American Rejects and Taking Back Sunday are set to take the West Virginia University Coliseum stage for a co-headlining concert on Wednesday, Nov. ![]()
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