Rookie of the Year | |
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Origin | Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States |
Genres | Rock Indie Rock Pop Punk Acoustic Emo |
Years active | 2005–present |
Labels | Cardigan Records (2018-2020) Future Destination Records (2010 - 2011) One Eleven (2005-2009) |
Members | Ryan Dunson Thomas Ian Nicholas Chris Moropoulos Stevie Benz |
Rookie of the Year is an indie rock/acoustic band from Fayetteville, North Carolina, fronted by lead singer/songwriter Ryan Dunson of Raleigh, North Carolina. They were signed to One Eleven Records, though their third release fulfilled their contractual obligation to One Eleven and allowed them to sign with a new label. Released Forever Yours on February 12 on all streaming platforms.
The band was formed in 2005 as a solo project of singer Ryan Dunson. Dunson signed with Vice Verse Virtue Records, a Tennessee record label, in late 2005. Soon after, Dunson signed to One Eleven Records, releasing a 1000-copy EP called Late Night Makeout. In 2005 One Eleven Records released the band's first record, Having to Let Go, as a 13-track LP. In 2005, One Eleven Records re-released the album as a 10-track LP. After expanding to a five-piece, their second album, The Goodnight Moon, was released in April 2006 to critical acclaim and widespread fan approval. [1] [2] Following this release, they toured through North America on the Warped Tour. [3]
In March 2008 Mick Parsons from the Tooth and Nail records band Jonezetta joined band on drums.
Their full-length record Sweet Attention was released on August 5, 2008, on One Eleven Records. Over the next 12 months, the band toured non-stop promoting the release, including two headlining tours as well as a prominent tour supporting reunited boy-band LFO. The band would do multiple tours with Secondhand Serenade, playing as Secondhand Serenade’s live band if needed.
In June 2010 they released an 8-track EP titled The Most Beautiful , featuring the singles "Turn the Page" and "Frustrated".
David Whitney, (drummer) was killed in a car accident on July 4, 2011.
January 11, 2012, Rookie of the Year release an Acoustic/EP called Along for the Ride featuring the song "Dallas".
Rookie Of The Year officially release Canova Presents: The Goodnight Moon Part II' Featuring the singles: "Love/Me/Crazy", "Save Me" and "Colors of Summer".
In early 2017, it was announced that Rookie Of The Year would be touring as a full band for the first time since 2011. The band completed a 6-week national comeback tour which included headline dates and support dates with Forever The Sickest Kids, He Is We, For The Win, and The New Low.
Rookie signed to Cardigan Records in April 2018 to release a covers EP. [4] In late 2018, the band toured in celebration of the 10 year anniversary of Sweet Attention, completed another headlining tour, and toured as direct support for Tooth & Nail Records' MAE, with additional support from LOYALS.
Ryan Dunson - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Chris Moropoulos - Drums
Stevie Benz - Bass/Vocals
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