It's a markedly different venture than what they would become renowned for in just a few years, with Linton taking on primary vocal duties, and a distinct pop punk sound that they would evolve out of, but never totally shed. T Experience, with their debut LP coming out in 1994.
In their formative years, they took influence from acts such as The Mr. Mitch Porter was their original bassist, though the role was taken over by Rich Burch very early on, just after their first album. The band's line-up has remained relatively unchanged, consisting of vocalist/guitarist Jim Adkins, guitarist/vocalist Tom Linton, and drummer Zach Lind.
Jimmy Eat World are a four-piece emo/indie/alternative/punk/influential in many facets band that originally formed in Mesa, Arizona in 1993.
