page_title: The Ataris
section_title: Band members
hierarchical_section_title: The Ataris / Band members
caption_attribution_description: English: Singer/guitarist Kris Roe of The Ataris performing March 25, 2012 at the Shakedown Bar in San Diego, California.
context_page_description: The Ataris are an American rock band from Anderson, Indiana. Formed in 1996, they have released five studio albums, with So Long, Astoria certified gold. In 2009, an album was announced to be entitled The Graveyard of the Atlantic although the album's status has been on indefinite ambiguity, with just two EPs released in 2010 and 2012 both with the same title as the awaited album. They are best known for their hit cover song, originally recorded by Don Henley, "The Boys of Summer".
context_section_description: Current
  Kristopher Roe – vocals, rhythm guitar (1996–present), bass guitar (1996–1997, 2005–2007)
  Mike Woods – bass guitar (2016–present)
  Dustin Phillips – drums (2016–present)
  Former members
  Jasin Thomason – lead guitar, vocals (1996–1998)
  Marko DeSantis – bass guitar (1997)
  Derrick Plourde – drums (1997–1998; died 2005)
  Patrick Riley – lead guitar (1998)
  Marco Peña – lead guitar (1998–2001)
  Mike Davenport – bass guitar (1998–2005) (2013–2014, So Long Astoria Reunion Shows Only)
  Chris Knapp – drums (1998–2005) (2013–2014, So Long Astoria Reunion Shows Only)
  John Collura – lead guitar, backing vocals, piano (2001–2008) (2013–2014, So Long Astoria Reunion Shows Only)
  Paul Carabello – rhythm guitar, backing vocals, lead guitar (2005–2008)
  Sean Hansen – bass guitar, backing vocals, drums (2005–2008)
  Angus Cooke – cello (2005–2008)
  Shane Chikeles – drums, percussion (2005–2008)
  Bob Hoag – keyboards, percussion (2005–2013), drums (2011–2013)
  Christopher Swinney – lead guitar, backing vocals (2007–2010)
  Jacob Dwiggins – drums (2008–2011)
  Aaron Glass –  guitar (2010)
  Bryan Nelson – bass guitar (2007–2016)
  Rob Felicetti – lead guitar (2010–2012), drums (2011–2012)
  Thomas Holst – lead guitar (2011–2016), rhythm guitar (2011–2012)
  Erik Perkins – drums (2013–2015)
  Brian Bonsall – lead guitar (2016–2018)
  Mark Roebuck - lead guitar (2000-2002)
  Timeline
caption: Singer, guitarist, and songwriter Kris Roe has been the sole constant member of The Ataris.
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