The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is an Emo/post-hardcore band, with some pop punk influences that was originally formed in 2003 in Middleburg, Florida, which is about 30 miles south west of J

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is an Emo/post-hardcore band, with some pop punk influences that was originally formed in 2003 in Middleburg, Florida, which is about 30 miles south west of Jacksonville. The current members of the band are Ronnie Winter, the lead vocalist, Elias Reidy, guitarist, Joey Westwood, bassist, Duke Kitchens, guitarist, and Jon Wilkes, drummer, all of whom do back-up vocals.

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus released their demo, Ass Shaker/Justify/Face Down EP in 2006. They later released their first LP, Don't You Fake It, which was certified gold on November 27, 2006 by the RIAA for sales shipments exceeding 500,000 copies. As of February 2007, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus will be taking part in the US Take Action! Tour organized for the prevention of youth suicide. The band recently added Seth Leach as their tour manager. Leach is known for his work with B. B. King as well as Mos Def.