Sean Mackin (Musician)
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Mackin performing with Yellowcard in 2012
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sean Michael Wellman |
| Born | April 30, 1979 |
| Origin | Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock, pop punk, punk rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, violinist |
| Instruments | Vocals, violin, guitar, mandolin, piano |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Hopeless, Capitol, Takeover, Fueled By Ramen, Lobster, DIY |
| Associated acts | Yellowcard, Big If, Silverstein |
| Website | yellowcardrock |
Sean Mackin (born on April 30th, 1979) is an American rock musician. He is best known as the violinist and backing vocalist for the American pop punk music group Yellowcard.
Mackin attended Florida State University majoring in electrical engineering and international business. He is a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. Mackin also got a job at Chili's with bandmate and friend Ryan Key.
Mackin joined the band in 1997, from high school friends Ben Harper and Longineu W. Parsons III. At first, Mackin had been asked not to play the violin in some songs by Yellowcard, but ever since the group decided to keep Mackin as a permanent member, he has taken the role of violinist and back-up vocalist. Yellowcard released their first album, Midget Tossing, in 1997 and released their second album, Where We Stand in 1999. After lead singer Ben Dobson left the band he was replaced by Ryan Key, who was formerly in the California band Craig's Brother and joined after being asked by guitarist Ben Harper. As Ryan's friend Dan McLintock from Jacksonville pop punk band Inspection 12 was still with Craig's Brother at the time and they were currently in the studio recording their second album Lost at Sea, Sean was drafted to record violin for their song "Back and Forth".
The band then released the Still Standing EP in early 2000. Shortly after the release of their EP Todd Clary left the band, Key then filled in as the rhythm guitarist. The band then moved to Camarillo, CA, after being signed to Lobster Records. They then begin working on their next album.
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