Eddie Reyes Tickets

Hailing from Amityville, New York, Eddie Reyes is a guitarist and co-founder whose riffs helped shape one of the defining bands of the 2000s emo and alternative rock scene. Born November 19, 1972, Reyes helped bring Taking Back Sunday into the national spotlight with a sound that balanced catchy hooks with raw guitar energy. After a long run with the band, Reyes stepped away in 2018 for personal reasons. In 2025, he re-emerged in collaboration with Mark O’Connell in the new project ME., signaling a continued passion for making music with a new sonic direction. Here’s a reliable look at his career, discography highlights, and what to expect on the road.

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Biography
Eddie Reyes was born in Amityville, New York, and his early exposure to rock helped him co-found Taking Back Sunday in 1999. As the band’s guitarist, Reyes contributed to seven studio albums through 2016’s Tidal Wave, helping define the band’s signature blend of melodic guitar work and energetic tempo shifts. He departed Taking Back Sunday in April 2018 for personal reasons, a decision announced by the band. Reyes’s impact remains evident in the band’s gold and platinum-certified early works, including Tell All Your Friends (Platinum in 2023), Where You Want to Be (Gold), and Louder Now (Gold).

Discography Highlights
Key works from Reyes’s era with Taking Back Sunday include the breakout albums that solidified their place in modern rock:

• Tell All Your Friends — Platinum (certified 2023)
• Where You Want to Be — Gold
• Louder Now — Gold
• 152 (2023) — TBS album without Reyes, marking a new chapter post-departure

Upcoming Projects
In 2025, Reyes connected with Mark O’Connell for the ME. project, with a debut album announced but no public release date yet. This collaboration signals new creative exploration while honoring his rock roots.