Bowling for Soup

Easily the ninth-greatest pop-punk band in history, Bowling for Soup (BFS) has spent the last 30 years proving it’s one of the most fun, engaging and downright entertaining live bands on the planet. When BFS is on stage, the audience is in for a party, complete with massive singalongs, off-the-cuff comedy and an energy that makes even the biggest venues feel like a backyard hangout.

Formed in Wichita Falls, Texas, in 1994 and later relocating to Denton, BFS spent years grinding it out in vans, playing to anyone who would listen. Then in 2000, the U.K. took a liking to “The Bitch Song,” and things took off from there. Over the years, it’s delivered massive crowd-pleasers like “Girl All the Bad Guys Want” (Grammy-nominated in 2003), “1985,” “Punk Rock 101” and “High School Never Ends.” They even became a part of pop culture history with the theme songs for “Jimmy Neutron” and “Phineas and Ferb.”

This year, BFS celebrated its 30th anniversary with sold-out tours across the U.S., U.K. and Australia, while also marking 20 years since its biggest album, “A Hangover You Don’t Deserve.” In early 2025, longtime guitarist Chris Burney retired due to health concerns, but Jaret Reddick (vocals/guitar), Gary Wiseman (drums) and Rob Felicetti (bass) have carried on, insisting, “You can’t replace a legend.”

Renowned for their fun, interactive and unpredictable live shows, BFS isn’t just a band to listen to—they’re a band to experience. Fans span multiple generations, with those who grew up on the band’s music now bringing their kids: who know every word to every song. BFS is also keeping busy with new projects, including its upcoming live acoustic album, “Stoked on Trent,” a pop-punk covers album and a live album recorded in Manchester, U.K., during its recent tour. Bowling for Soup continues to prove that pop punk is alive, well and a hell of a good time.