Band: Relient K Song: Sleigh Ride Album: Let it Snow, Baby… Let it Reindeer (2007) Origin Canton, Ohio, United States Genres Alternative, Pop punk, Punk rock, Christian Rock Years active 1998 – present Labels Gotee(2000-present), Gotee Records/Capital Records(2004-2007), Mono Vs. Stereo(2008-present) Jive Associated acts: Matthew Thiessen and the Earthquakes Agnes, Gypsy Parade, Guerilla Rodeo, Ace Troubleshooter, ,Demon Hunter, Inhale Exhale ,Audio Adrenaline, The OC Supertones, Owl City Website: relientk.com Members Current members Matt Thiessen lead vocals, guitar, piano, (1998— ) Matt Hoopes guitar, backing vocals (1998— ) John Warne bass, backing vocals (2004— ) Jon Schneck guitar, banjo, backing vocals (2005— ) Ethan Luck drums (2008— ) Former members Todd Frascone drums (1998) Stephen Cushman drums, backing vocals (1998 – 2000) Brian Pittman bass (1998 – 2004) Dave Douglas – drums, backing vocals (2000-2007) Relient K (Reliant K) is an American Christian rock band formed in Canton, Ohio in 1998 by Matt Thiessen on vocals, guitar and piano, Brian Pittman on bass, and Matt Hoopes on guitar between the band’s junior year in high school and their time at Malone College in Canton. 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. The group is associated with the Contemporary Christian Music culture, most notably the Christian rock and Christian …