The All-American Rejects (2/5)

Jun 08, 2007 15:38

In 2002, four guys had this band, see, and they had some success, which is awesome because they're great. We've covered the history, now it's time to meet the guys.

We begin with the lead singer/bassist/lyricst/co-composer, Tyson Jay Ritter.

Who is Tyson? Well. He was born on 24th April 1984. He grew up in Stillwater, OK. He was a football jock until the age of thirteen, when he met Nick Wheeler, learned to play bass, started singing and writing music, got a job in a vintage clothing store and went into musical theatre. (I'm sorry, what?)

He is also:
*a complete sweetheart
*a show-off
*and a TOTAL AND UTTER GOOF.

Ladies and gentlebeans, I give you, Tyson Ritter.



That, my friends, is the face of a darling. Aww.



He likes flinging himself into the audience, sometimes. Soak up the love, baby, soak it up!



TOTAL AND UTTER GOOF.



People have been sneaking him shots since he was thirteen. This explains a lot.



Good morning good morning.



Very possibly taken in the Swing Swing cabin! Oh, my heart!



Seventeen-year-old Tyson in all his twink glory.



When he was a kid, he used to get up early and go fishing with his grandpa. Sometimes he's so rural it hurts, baby.



\o/



\m/



*peace sign*



*thumbs up*



*shrug*



"STFU NOW."



;_;



I am fond of this shot. He is in focus while the world blurs around him! It is aesthetically pleasing.



Tyson Ritter, INXS Fanboy \o/



Tyson Ritter, Kinda Crazy + INXS Fanboy. \o/



My grin at this picture is endless. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D



...sometimes, he's a model.



HAHAHA GOOF. :D!



Hahaha goof! (This is my reaction to a lot of pictures of Tyson. Because HAHAHA GOOF. I love him a lot, you understand.)



On a scale of 1 to 10, this level of drunk ... goes to 11.



Scream, baby!



With his girlfriend, Kim. All together now: AAAWWWWW!



I find this moment insanely precious. The boxes are so big and heavy! He has to crouch down to heft them into his trolley! Heart, oh my gosh!



He's a model, you know what I mean.



He does his little turn on the catwalk.



On the catwalk, yeah, he shakes his little touche on the catwalk.



There is nothing about this picture that does not amuse me. HAHAHAHA*SNORT*



Doesn't this just make you want that shirt? (Or a brownie?)



This is, quite simply, a pretty shot.



Sweetheart!



That's the thing about the Rejects: they love, love, love their fans. It feels damn good to know the appreciation is returned.



I kind of adore this bass guitar, okay.



Note: this was Warped 05, during which they all looked amazing. Further note: I also love this bass guitar. Oh Thunderbirds ♥



Sometimes, there are just lovely shots of him singing. This would be one of those times.



He makes this face a lot when he plays.



And this one.



I got to this picture while putting this primer together just as Golden started playing. Thus, I have nothing to say, I am busy being all *__*



Yes, he performed an entire concert wearing this. Well, the jacket came off after a while, it must have been baking in that thing. Also, and ALAS THAT I HAVE NEITHER PICTURE NOR VIDEO OF THIS, but at a show in Newcastle in February 2006, Tyson came out with the support act and danced, dressed as a slice of pizza. He is CRAZY and it DELIGHTS ME.



...I may have neglected to mention that Tyson is made of homosexual. I will return to this later.



Stop! In the name of gay love.



Sometimes, he kind of makes microphones look like phallic objects. It's a thing.



This is one of his favourite on-stage positions. We will also get to that later.



Because breakfast time = naked time, clearly.



Boy has pretty eyelashes.



I mentioned the part where he's a dork, right? And just how much glee it fills me with, right? Because man. So much glee.



This is one of those pictures I just look at and say, "N'awww." Isn't he precious? <3.



At this point, I have only hearts in my eyes, frankly.



Watch him work a sweatband, baby. This kid is Zaphod Beeblebrox, without the extra head and the extra arm and that whole President of the Galaxy thing. He would totally steal an amazing spaceship in the shape of a running shoe, just because.



This is my favourite picture of Tyson Ritter there ever was. Look at this guy! He is so hip he can barely see over his pelvis!



XD



Tyson has a sidekick. For some reason, this surprises me.

Now we come to the guitarist/programmer/player of a bunch of other fruity instruments/co-composer, Nickolas Don Wheeler.

Who is Nick? He was born on 20th March 1982. He grew up in Stillwater, OK. He adores the Muppets, he has tattoos for Def Leppard and Bon Jovi and Queen and Smashing Pumpkins, and he's been teaching other kids to play guitar since the age of ten.

He is also:
*a total dork
*a fanboy!
*precious as all get-out.



Nick also has a sidekick. This surprises me less.



This sounds like a job for ... THE INTERNETS!



Nineteen-year-old Nick recording the first album!



I kind of want to see the footage they didn't put into the Move Along video! Nick is on the Them team!



I just love this shot. Also, his ring! Isn't that a cool ring? I only just noticed it, it's nifty.



Diva \o/



I believe this move is known as 'smexing the camera'.



:D



Dork! <3



Boy can pout :D



Sleepy time time?



...zzzzzz...



Warped 05! Did I mention how amazing they looked? Because, well, look. His hair! It is shiny and full and luscious! Clearly, he has been ingesting vitamins and water. Either that, or he has one hell of a hair product collection. And it's probably the latter. (Or both.)



Rocking out \m/



\m/ FUCK YEAH!



I am kind of in love with that guitar, by the way.



Nick + semi-acoustic = *Jj's thumbs up*



Nick in the studio, probably for the first album.



How many Firebirds does he have? How in love with them all am I? The answer to both is: a lot!



Work that attractiveness, baby. Work it.



Please note that he has a Muppets strap. Yes, he is that precious.



He has fuzzy!puppy!hair and a guitar. Really, what's not to love about this picture?



I have a fondness for the purple lighting, and how it's haloing his head, and also for the way he is standing. I don't know why, I just do.



...a lot of what Nick does with a microphone is pretty damn erotic, I'm not gonna lie.



Moshing! (...am I showing my age? Um.)



Rock band shirt? Check. Muppets strap and tattoo? Check. Guitar? Check. Must be Nick Wheeler ♥



Really, nothing I say can add anything to this picture. Take a moment, it's okay. I'll wait.



Nick does yoga. This mostly means that he stays calm and fit and healthy on tour. It also means he can bend in half while playing a guitar. There is no lose in this situation.



Stretching before going on stage is important! Especially when you contort yourself into the pretzel shapes that Nick does, while being humped by his bandmates. ...but we'll get to that later.



A nice shot of him in the studio. I have a fondness for this picture.



He just wanted a 99 and a knickerbocker glory!



I want you to take a moment to seriously appreciate this photograph. Firstly, Nick's top exactly matches the background. Secondly, this background is black and pink and filled with anime-type girls. Thirdly, please note the look on Nick's face. I may have neglected to mention that Nick Wheeler is also made of homosexual, but like many other things, we will get to that later.



I love this shot! He is rocking out, mmhmm \m/



Getting his eyebrows done. Nick Wheeler is girlier than you might imagine.



He is so precious! So precious.



Awww, I love it when he looks all joyful.



Hahaha I LOVE HIS GLEE!FACE. He seems to be excited about Bratz dolls. Alright then!



Nick approves of this happiness.



Look at that smile! Precious personified, aww.



Nick + koala = plethora of cute!



How much do I want a hat like that? A lot, is your answer. Also, he is precious like kittens, aww.



Hahahaha Wheeler!face. <333



With a smile like that, who needs frowning?



Glee!face \o/



XD face \o/



Dork XD



KERMIT. THE FROG'S. STAR. I have a similar picture of me sitting there doing this exact same thing; visibly flailing over Kermit. HE HAS A STAR, OMF. ...oh yeah, and Nick is adorable. But. KERMIT. (...What? Nick is one of the few people my age who totally get the Muppet thing.)



He is precious, and wearing a Def Leppard shirt. See, and he also gets the Def Leppard thing. I like lots of things about Nick Wheeler \o/



Nick is not impressed with your gadgetry.



I love his D&G sunglasses :D



Decisions, decisions.



This picture makes me want to cuddle a kitten. Why so precious, Nick?



Gorgeous shot.



THIS IS JUST ADORABLE, OH NICK XD



...now see, in my head, James Potter looks like Nick. So this picture makes me do a double take every time I see it.



This is included mostly for my boyfriend (you're welcome, James) but also hey look! Bon Jovi and Def Leppard! Nick has taste.



What? This is just cute.



Drunk \o/



...you're already there with your own joke, I see. Excellent.



N'aww.



He is humping that table. Hahahaha, DRUNK TURNED UP TO ELEVEN XD



...I cannot even deal with this picture, NICOLA.

Next we come to rhythm guitarist/live back-up singer/keeper of the internet flame, Michael Brian Kennerty.

Mike was born on 20th July 1980. He grew up in Edmond, OK. He started out trying to play drums, but found he was a lot better with guitars. He played in various bands in the Edmond area, including Euclid Crash, before joining The All-American Rejects in 2002.

He is also:
*constantly smiling
*a seriously great guy
*nerdy about The Simpsons.



No, I'm not sure either.



Never eat yellow snow.



AlaKAZAM.



Back-up vocals.



The thing about Mike Kennerty is, he is awesome.



Seriously awesome.



And he kind of spazzes around on stage.



Flailing around.



He is incapable of keeping still.



When he doesn't have to sing, that is.



It is, quite frankly, a beautiful thing.



Trying to keep your eyes on Kennerty is like a huge challenge! It could probably be made into a drinking game.



And then he does this and I flail around a bit myself.



Warped 05 \o/



<33333



This would be what EL calls his "mountain man look".



He kind of stole my heart somewhere along the way, with his awesome Kennertyness.



I mean, it's not like I mind or anything. Look at that smile. Awwww.



The thing about Mike Kennerty is, see, he hangs out with the bands he tours with, and makes friends left right and centre. He loved on the whole of TAI and their crew after they toured together. (This crew included Jon Walker, which means that Mike and JWalk hung out having good times with beer. This fact makes me immensely happy.)



Mike is not particularly enthused by Bratz dolls, but neither is he displeased.



I don't know, it's just cute. <3!



Grrrrr.



And now he is cool. /shout-out to Mitch :D



Oh hearts.



His chest tattoo!



His leg tattoo! It's a painting by one of his favourite artists.



This shirt is soft, he is saying. Come snuggle with me and it.



OTP, SRSLY.



Mike is wonderful! Hooray!

And now, we turn to the drummer/percussionist/all-around awesome dude Christopher James Gaylor.

Chris was born on 11th April 1979. He grew up in Edmond, OK. He's been playing drums since the age of eleven. He could kick your ass, or make you laugh like a drain, depending on if he likes you. He loves classic rock like The Who, and cites Keith Moon as an influence. He's a no-nonsense kind of a dude and I adore him to bits.

He is also:
*a goof sometimes
*the most likely to get high
*an awesome drummer.



Chris: *ninja karate chop*



Fist of HARDCORRRRRE.



But look at that smile! He's a softie really.



He looks good in that hat.



Chris wonders what you were thinking when you dressed like that this morning.



Oh hey, there's a camera!



There is nothing I can add to this, frankly.



One man and his kit.



Um.



I could watch Chris play for hours, gosh.



He does this thing, you see.



Where he twirls his drumsticks in the middle of a roll.



It's pretty damn awesome.



(Also, he is kind of a goof \o/)



Warped 05. It was Attractiveness Central that summer wtf.



Bongos, yay!



He could kick your ass and then box it.



But he's a total sweetheart.



And a goof <3333



Modest, too.



Hearts, Chris.



:D :D :D



...no seriously, never eat yellow snow.



Chris is tired and wishes you to go away, kthx.



This is a gorgeous shot, I love it.



I'm sorry, am I meant to say anything to this, CHRISTINA?



At Tales of Robin Hood! (Which is not far from where I live! I grew up going there! I still have my Robin Hood hat and Little Outlaws stuff in my wardrobe! GLEE!)



Chris Gaylor: possibly evil. But also into cats.

Now you know who each of the guys are, how about I show you my favourite Rejects photoshoot? Okay then!



What Nick is doing here is known as 'pwning'. Yes, yes it is.



Contrary to what it looks like, Mike is not, in fact, fifteen years old.



Nick is being all badass, and I think Tyson is doing an impression of a fish. Chris, meanwhile, suddenly wondered where he put his keys.



Linked arms!



N'AWWW.



Yes, Chris is the shortest. He is also the oldest and most likely to kick your ass.



Against a wall! Tyson works the disheveled look, while Mike goes for the mysterious jawtilt.



Chris is inching closer to Tyson, who isn't quite sure how to pose next.



Meanwhile in the back, Nick and Mike talk amongst themselves.



Chris edges closer to Tyson. Mike gets in on the conversation with Nick.



And then someone says, hey, there's a camera! And Tyson goes, yep. Yep there is.



Against a different wall! Nick and Mike are each other's personal bubble.



Every damn one of them is precious, basically.



Yes. Yes they are.



They're just hangin' out. Leanin'.



Leanin' a little more.



And the best shot of all! Nick is pwning again, Tyson is doing something awesome, Mike is stripping and Chris is delighted. \o/

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