Jimmy Eat World is an American alternative rock band from Mesa, Arizona, formed in 1993.

Jimmy Eat World formed in Mesa, Arizona, USA in 1993. They are associated with an array of genres, including alternative rock , indie rock and pop punk . 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. In its early years, the band emulated the style of their punk rock influences, eventually recording and releasing three singles and a full-lengt