Relient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by
Matt Thiessen (lead vocals, guitar, piano),
Brian Pittman (bass), and
Matthew Hoopes (guitar, backing vocals), during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone College. The band is named after guitarist Hoopes' automobile, a Plymouth Reliant K car, with the spelling intentionally altered to avoid trademark infringement over the Reliant name. In 2000, Dave Douglas replaced
Stephen Cushman on drums. In 2004,
John Warne, formerly of
Ace Troubleshooter replaced Brian on bass guitar. In 20…
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