Bowling For Soup: A Pop-Punk Band from Texas

Bowling For Soup is an American rock band hailing from Wichita Falls, Texas. Founded in 1994 by lead vocalist Jaret Reddick, guitarist Chris Burney, bassist Erik Chandler and drummer Gary Wiseman, the band has released ten studio albums over the course of their career. Their musical style is predominantly pop-punk, although they also incorporate elements of emo and ska into their sound.

Early Years and Debut Album

Bowling For Soup released their debut album 'Rock On Honorable Ones!' in 1994. The record was met with wide acclaim from critics and fans alike, with many praising its mixture of punk rock and pop sensibilities. The band went on to release several more albums over the following years, including 'Let's Do It for Johnny!' (1997), 'Drunk Enough to Dance' (2002) and 'A Hangover You Don't Deserve' (2004).

Mainstream Success

In 2005, Bowling For Soup achieved mainstream success with the release of their single '1985', which reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was featured on their sixth studio album 'A Hangover You Don't Deserve', which went on to become their most successful record to date. The band continued to tour extensively in support of the album and its singles, performing shows all around the world.

Collaborations

In addition to their own releases, Bowling For Soup have collaborated with a number of artists over the years. These include Simple Plan, All Time Low and Katy Perry. They also provided backing vocals for Avril Lavigne's single 'Girlfriend'.

Recent Years

Bowling For Soup have continued to release new music over the years, with their most recent studio album being 2011's 'Fishin' for Woos'. In 2015, they released a compilation album titled 'Songs People Actually Liked – Volume 1'. The band are still touring extensively today, performing shows all over the world.}