Bio
The All-American Rejects started their band in the late 1990s. Their name came from a disagreement about what they should be called. Some members of the band suggested the name The All-Americans, while another suggested The Rejects.
It all started when Nick Wheeler was listening to music and watching music videos. He then picked up a guitar and started playing freely, also learning how to play the drums and piano. After that, he and friends decided to start a band. AAR founders Tyson Ritter and Nick Wheeler met as a party in high school, and Mike Kennerty and Chris Gaylor joined in 2002. In the spring of 2000, the band released their first independent album. Soon they built up a large local fan base. They continued to open up for The Flaming Lips and Caroline’s Spine. Their music was also licensed for use of the MTV show Undressed.
In summer 2001, the band released the EP Same Girl, New Songs and started touring the Midwest. By the end of the tour, the band signed with Doghouse Records. Then in 2002, the Rejects recorded their self-titled debut album with producer Tim O’Heir. The album included the song the Rejects were best known for, "Swing, Swing."
But in the summer of 2005, The All-American Rejects released their sophomore album Move Along. The first song, “Dirty Little Secret,” became an instant hit, and it made it to #35 on the AT Top 40 countdown. The second single, “Move Along” premiered in January 2006, and found great success on MTV, hitting #1 TRL four days in a row. It continued to do well, and not only on MTV. The Rejects continue to release songs and tour, keeping up their success and making many fans happy.
It all started when Nick Wheeler was listening to music and watching music videos. He then picked up a guitar and started playing freely, also learning how to play the drums and piano. After that, he and friends decided to start a band. AAR founders Tyson Ritter and Nick Wheeler met as a party in high school, and Mike Kennerty and Chris Gaylor joined in 2002. In the spring of 2000, the band released their first independent album. Soon they built up a large local fan base. They continued to open up for The Flaming Lips and Caroline’s Spine. Their music was also licensed for use of the MTV show Undressed.
In summer 2001, the band released the EP Same Girl, New Songs and started touring the Midwest. By the end of the tour, the band signed with Doghouse Records. Then in 2002, the Rejects recorded their self-titled debut album with producer Tim O’Heir. The album included the song the Rejects were best known for, "Swing, Swing."
But in the summer of 2005, The All-American Rejects released their sophomore album Move Along. The first song, “Dirty Little Secret,” became an instant hit, and it made it to #35 on the AT Top 40 countdown. The second single, “Move Along” premiered in January 2006, and found great success on MTV, hitting #1 TRL four days in a row. It continued to do well, and not only on MTV. The Rejects continue to release songs and tour, keeping up their success and making many fans happy.
