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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Born and raised in Amityville, NY, Reyes forewent his childhood dream of being an architect as well as a footbal place kicker but went on to play music. His first band was Mind Over Matter, who he split ways with before their first full length release. Reyes then started the hardcore band, No Thought, with guitarist Josh DeMarco, Artie Philley, Russ Greiner and Paul Brinkmann. Paul eventually played bass in Silent Majority as well. On deciding their music was too melodic for a hardcore vocalist, they recruited vocalist "General" George Fullan and changed their name to Clockwise. Eddie played with Clockwise for quite a long time through many lineup changes until they decided to retire. One lineup change was guitarist DeMarco, who went to play for Eddie's former band, Mind Over Matter. Reyes was also a member of Inside during the period he was in Clockwise, and is still friendly with his ex-bandmates. He also started [[The Movielife]], and parted ways with them before they gained their full notoriety. Coincidentally, he was replaced with guitarist Dave O'Connell (the brother of [[Taking Back Sunday]] bandmate [[Mark O'Connell (Drummer)]]. He then started the short-lived band Runner Up before going on to start [[Taking Back Sunday]].
Born and raised in Amityville, NY, Reyes forewent his childhood dream of being an architect as well as a football place kicker but went on to play music. His first band was Mind Over Matter, who he split ways with before their first full length release. Reyes then started the hardcore band, No Thought, with guitarist Josh DeMarco, Artie Philley, Russ Greiner and Paul Brinkmann. Paul eventually played bass in Silent Majority as well. On deciding their music was too melodic for a hardcore vocalist, they recruited vocalist "General" George Fullan and changed their name to Clockwise. Eddie played with Clockwise for quite a long time through many lineup changes until they decided to retire. One lineup change was guitarist DeMarco, who went to play for Eddie's former band, Mind Over Matter. Reyes was also a member of Inside during the period he was in Clockwise, and is still friendly with his ex-bandmates. He also started [[The Movielife]], and parted ways with them before they gained their full notoriety. Coincidentally, he was replaced with guitarist Dave O'Connell (the brother of [[Taking Back Sunday]] bandmate [[Mark O'Connell (Drummer)]]. He then started the short-lived band Runner Up before going on to start [[Taking Back Sunday]].


In 1998, Eddie Reyes started [[Taking Back Sunday]] with fellow New Yorkers [[John Nolan]], [[Jesse Lacey]], [[Mark O'Connell (Drummer)|Mark O'Connell]] and [[Antonio Longo]]. Lacey was replaced by North Carolinan bassist [[Adam Lazzara]] and they produced their first EP. The eldest and most experienced member of the band, Reyes convinced Lazzara to take up the job of the lead singer when [[Antonio Longo]] left, and helped recruit [[Shaun Cooper]] to take up the bass. Before Taking Back Sunday had received mainstream success, he used to work as a deli sandwich maker, where he also got Adam Lazzara a job as delivery boy. When Taking Back Sunday went big, he left his job at a New York deli to play in the band full-time.
In 1998, Eddie Reyes started [[Taking Back Sunday]] with fellow New Yorkers [[John Nolan]], [[Jesse Lacey]], [[Mark O'Connell (Drummer)|Mark O'Connell]] and [[Antonio Longo]]. Lacey was replaced by North Carolinan bassist [[Adam Lazzara]] and they produced their first EP. The eldest and most experienced member of the band, Reyes convinced Lazzara to take up the job of the lead singer when [[Antonio Longo]] left, and helped recruit [[Shaun Cooper]] to take up the bass. Before Taking Back Sunday had received mainstream success, he used to work as a deli sandwich maker, where he also got Adam Lazzara a job as delivery boy. When Taking Back Sunday went big, he left his job at a New York deli to play in the band full-time.

Revision as of 13:46, 24 February 2008

Hailing from Amityville, NY, Edward Reyes (born November 19, 1972) is the founder and guitarist for the popular American rock group, Taking Back Sunday. He was first in the hardcore band Mind Over Matter, then Clockwise (formerly No Thought), then Inside, then The Movielife, then Runner Up, and finally Taking Back Sunday. He currently lives in Ohio, with his wife Nicole Karis-Reyes, his daughter Mazarine Moon (born February, 2006), his son Jonas Galaxy (born August 2007); and cats Parker and Morgan.

Biography

Born and raised in Amityville, NY, Reyes forewent his childhood dream of being an architect as well as a football place kicker but went on to play music. His first band was Mind Over Matter, who he split ways with before their first full length release. Reyes then started the hardcore band, No Thought, with guitarist Josh DeMarco, Artie Philley, Russ Greiner and Paul Brinkmann. Paul eventually played bass in Silent Majority as well. On deciding their music was too melodic for a hardcore vocalist, they recruited vocalist "General" George Fullan and changed their name to Clockwise. Eddie played with Clockwise for quite a long time through many lineup changes until they decided to retire. One lineup change was guitarist DeMarco, who went to play for Eddie's former band, Mind Over Matter. Reyes was also a member of Inside during the period he was in Clockwise, and is still friendly with his ex-bandmates. He also started The Movielife, and parted ways with them before they gained their full notoriety. Coincidentally, he was replaced with guitarist Dave O'Connell (the brother of Taking Back Sunday bandmate Mark O'Connell (Drummer). He then started the short-lived band Runner Up before going on to start Taking Back Sunday.

In 1998, Eddie Reyes started Taking Back Sunday with fellow New Yorkers John Nolan, Jesse Lacey, Mark O'Connell and Antonio Longo. Lacey was replaced by North Carolinan bassist Adam Lazzara and they produced their first EP. The eldest and most experienced member of the band, Reyes convinced Lazzara to take up the job of the lead singer when Antonio Longo left, and helped recruit Shaun Cooper to take up the bass. Before Taking Back Sunday had received mainstream success, he used to work as a deli sandwich maker, where he also got Adam Lazzara a job as delivery boy. When Taking Back Sunday went big, he left his job at a New York deli to play in the band full-time.

Eddie's favorite TV channel is The Food Channel, and his favorite programs are iron chef and [taps, ghosthunters]].[1] Eddie has a fear of flying.[2]

On August 17, 2007, after playing a show in Cleveland, Eddie met his wife at the hospital for the birth of his son, Jonas Galaxy, who was born the following afternoon.

Eddie is also the baby on the cover of the band's album, Where You Want To Be.

Trivia

  • Eddie collects RC Cars, and it quite good at racing them around. The rest of the band makes fun of him for it, but they said they enjoy watching him play with them.
  • When Taking Back Sunday is touring, Eddie is constantly accused of turning down the air conditioning to a level uncomfortable to the rest of the band.
  • Eddie is considered to be the prankster of Taking Back Sunday.
  • Eddie's favorite tv show is Ghosthunters.


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