Jimmy, who was stronger and heavier, would usually win. Tom Linton’s younger siblings, Ed and Jimmy, fought constantly when they were younger. The name Jimmy Eat World did not refer to lead singer Jim Adkins. In its early years the band emulated the style of their punk rock influences, and they eventually recorded and released three singles and a full-length, self-titled album on local label Wooden Blue Records.
Singer/guitarist Jim Adkins and drummer Zach Lind, who had been friends since kindergarten, joined forces with co-vocalist/guitarist Tom Linton and bass player Mitch Porter to try their hand at music.
They are associated with an array of genres including emo, alternative rock, indie rock and pop punk. Jimmy Eat World formed in Mesa, Arizona, United States in 1993.
