Riddlin' Kids (sometimes referred to as RK) was an American

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, United States, and was made up of Clint Baker (vocals/guitar), Dustin Stroud (guitar/vocals), Mark Johnson (bass), and Dave Keel (drums).

History

1999–2005

Stroud and Baker met at a local pizza parlor in Austin where they both worked and formed "Igmo" (derived from Ignorant Motherfucker). Following the departure of Mikey Baker, brother of lead singer Clint, the group decided to rename their band after

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. Following this name change, Keel and Johnson joined the band, and the Riddlin' Kids released a 500-copy limited edition EP entitled ''What Does It Matter?'' on KYQ Records. The band followed with another EP, '' Any Day Now'', which they sold as they toured with Goldfinger and

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in Austin. The band released their first album entitled '' Hurry Up and Wait'' on August 6, 2002 featuring "I Feel Fine", which was featured in the 2002 movie '' Orange County''. The band also made a

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. In addition, the song "Pick Up the Pieces" was featured in the

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'', and in the movie ''

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''. The band toured for over two years to promote their first album. The Riddlin' Kids' second and last album, '' Stop the World'', was released on October 22, 2004. "Never Live it Down" and "Stop the World" became the Riddlin' Kids' next

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. They were also nominated in the same year for "Best Rock Band", "Best Single" (for "Blind"), and "Best Pop Band". After heavily touring for over five years to promote their two albums, the band began to feel quite "burned out". Riddlin' Kids mutually agreed to break up in August 2005.

2006–present (solo careers)

Following the break-up, Johnson formed the rock band New Disaster, who released their first album entitled ''Last Night Rites'' in February 2008. Baker and Keel are currently working on a project entitled Vegas Bomb, previously named "Clint's Junior Orchestra" and "Twenty Questions". Stroud formed Say Hello to the Angels and signed with Altercation Records and released three albums on the label. Stroud was the focus of the documentary "Leave It All Behind" premiered at CBGB's Music - Film Festival 2013 and was featured by popular alternative music webzine AbsolutePunk.net Baker also had a

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''. In addition, Paul Ebersold, the producer for two of the Riddlin' Kids' albums, helped to record the demos tracks for Baker and Keel's new project. Some of these songs may be part of the soundtrack for the movie ''Weekend Junkies''. Riddlin' Kids reformed for a reunion show in Austin at the Red Eyed Fly with Rubberhed, Born to Lose, and The Banner Year on September 25, 2009. In March 2010, Riddlin' Kids played two additional reunion shows in Austin.

Band members

* Clint Baker – vocals/guitar * Dustin Stroud – guitar/vocals * Mark Johnson – bass * Dave Keel – drums

Discography

Extended plays

* ''What Does It Matter?'' (2001) * '' Any Day Now'' (2002)

Studio albums

* '' Hurry Up and Wait'' (2002) * '' Stop the World'' (2004)

References

External links

Official website

Live Video of "Crazy" from ''Hurry Up and Wait''
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