Vocalist, Adam Lazzara and John Nolan of Taking Back Sunday. Performing at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ for their annual âHoliday Spectacularâ show on December 15th, 2023.
Originated in Long Island, NY; Taking Back Sunday was formed by Eddie Reyes, on guitar and Jesse Lacey, on bass in 1999.
In 1999, Jesse Lacey quit Taking Back Sunday to form rock band âBrand Newâ the following year - creating a publicized feud between the two bands.
Current lead vocalist, Adam Lazzara replaced former bassist Jesse Lacey shortly after his departure whilst attending a Taking Back Sunday show in Greensboro, North Carolina. Adam Lazzara tried out for the open bassist spot after the show - by the end of 2001 Adam Lazzara had gone from temporary bassist to Taking Back Sundayâs lead vocalist.
In 2001, Taking Back Sunday released a demo consisting of six songs sung by former and current members of the band.
âTell All Your Friendsâ, Taking Back Sundayâs debut album released through Victory Records in 2002.
In January 2003, TBS embarked on a tour with rock band, The Used whilst making plans to play at Vans Warped Tour following the tour.
Vocalist John Nolanâs and bassist Shaun Cooper left Taking Back Sunday to form the indie-rock band, Straylight Run - but the duo had re joined shortly after.
âWhere You Want to Beâ, TBSâs second album, released in 2004 through Victory Records as well. Within a year, this album was named âbest selling independent rock album of the yearâ and was one of the top 50 records of 2004 - stated by Rolling Stone.
Co-lead vocalist of rock band Blink 182, Tom DeLonge invited Taking Back Sunday to open for them during their North American tour in 2004.
Taking Back Sunday began writing their third album âLouder Nowâ after signing with Warner Bros. Records in 2005.
After the departure of numerous members of the band throughout the years, those who remain are Adam Lazzara, lead vocalist; John Nolan, lead guitar, keyboard and vocals; Shaun Cooper, bassist; and Mark O Connell, drummer.
Taking Back Sunday is currently on their North American tour with rock band, Citizen.
















