The All-American Rejects

USA, 1999–now

Oklahoma band led by Tyson Ritter, formed in 1999. Big, hook-driven pop-punk singles — 'Swing, Swing', 'Dirty Little Secret', 'Gives You Hell' — made them radio mainstays of the 2000s.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced The All-American Rejects and 0 artists The All-American Rejects influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced The All-American Rejects?

• blink-182 — The All-American Rejects' hook-laden pop-punk owes its melodic, radio-friendly shape to blink-182.
• Green Day — Green Day's melodic pop-punk crossover is a foundational reference behind the All-American Rejects' sound.