Backstory:

“All Kid” soared into the music scene in 2012, formed by a charismatic quartet of childhood friends from a small town in Colorado. The group’s members consist of lead vocalist/guitarist Jack ‘Joker’ Hardy, bassist Alex ‘Alley Cat’ Madison, drummer Sam ‘Slick’ Thompson, and keyboardist Liam ‘Lion’ Bishop. Their shared love for music and the arts brought them together, and they began creating music in Thompson’s garage. The band gained recognition after a series of their early covers went viral on YouTube.

Their unexpected rise to fame started when their original song “Riding Bikes Till Midnight” caught the attention of a popular radio station, which catapulted them into the national music scene. The band’s raw talent and youthful energy, accompanied by their relatable songwriting, have struck a chord with a wide audience, leading them to tour nationwide and release three successful albums.

Genre:

All Kid’s music can be best described as Indie Pop with influences of Rock and a dash of Folk. The band is known for their catchy melodies, thoughtful lyrics, and energetic performances.

Title:

“Of Summers Past”

Full song lyrics:

(Verse 1)
C G
Of Summers Past, we were running fast,
Am Em F
Lost in the moment, we thought it would last,
C G
Innocence intact, we made a pact,
Am Em F
To forever and always, keep our friendship intact.

(Chorus)
G C
We were All Kid,
Am D
No fears, no limit,
G C
Chasing dreams,
Am D
Under the soft moonlit.

(Verse 2)
C G
Through treehouses and secret notes,
Am Em F
We sailed together on imaginary boats,
C G
Days filled with laughter, nights under stars,
Am Em F
Forever imprinted, our youthful memoirs.

(Chorus)
G C
We were All Kid,
Am D
Brazen and spirited,
G C
Creating worlds,
Am D
In every moment, we lived.

Bands favorite fan:

Their favorite fan is Sara Thompson (no relation to Sam ‘Slick’ Thompson). Sara is a high school teacher from their hometown who has been supporting them since their garage days. She’s been to every local gig, bought all of their albums, and frequently interacts with the band on social media.

Testimonial from Sara:

“All Kid is my favorite band for so many reasons. Their music is a blend of nostalgia and youthful energy, which I find incredibly refreshing. Their lyrics are profoundly meaningful and relatable; it’s as if they’ve taken pages out of my own life and put them to music. I’ve watched them grow from a local garage band to a nationally acclaimed group and I couldn’t be prouder. To me, they symbolize the spirit of our small town – full of dreams, resilience, and unity.”