The Ataris are an American punk rock band from Anderson, Indiana. Formed in 1996, they released five studio albums between 1997 and 2007. Their best-selling album is So Long, Astoria (2003), which was certified gold. Their high-charting single is their cover of Don Henley's "The Boys of Summer" from So Long, Astoria. The only constant member throughout their history has been singer/songwriter/guitarist Kristopher "Kris" Roe.
Members:
Kristopher Roe - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1996-present), bass guitar (1996-1997, 2005-2007)
Mike Davenport - bass guitar (1998-2005) (2013-2014, So Long Astoria reunion shows only) (2023-present)
John Collura - lead guitar, backing vocals, piano (2001-2008) (2013-2014, So Long Astoria reunion shows only) (2023-present)
Dustin Phillips - drums (2016-present)
Former:
Jasin Thomason - lead guitar, lead vocals (1996-1998)
Marko DeSantis - bass guitar (1997)
Derrick Plourde - drums (1997-1998; died 2005)
Patrick Riley - lead guitar (1998)
Marco Peña - lead guitar (1998-2001)
Chris Knapp - drums (1998-2005) (2013-2014, So Long Astoria reunion shows only) (2023)
Joseph A. Farriella - lead guitar, rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2003-2005)
Paul Carabello - rhythm guitar, backing vocals, lead guitar (2005-2008)
Sean Hansen - bass guitar, backing vocals, drums (2005-2008)
Angus Cooke - cello (2005-2008)
Shane Chikeles - drums, percussion (2005-2008)
Bob Hoag - keyboards, percussion (2005-2013), drums (2011-2013)
Christopher Swinney - lead guitar, backing vocals (2007-2010)
Jacob Dwiggins - drums (2008-2011)
Corey Turner - bass guitar (2014)
Aaron Glass - guitar (2010)
Bryan Nelson - bass guitar (2007-2016)
Rob Felicetti - lead guitar (2010-2012), drums (2011-2012)
Thomas Holst - lead guitar (2011-2016), rhythm guitar (2011-2012)
Erik Perkins - drums (2013-2015)
Mike Woods - bass guitar (2016-2018)
Danny Duke - bass guitar (2018-2023)
Brian Bonsall - bass (2016-2018) (2023)
From: Anderson, Indiana, U.S.
Genre(s):
Pop-punk,
emo,
punk rock
Active From: 1996-present