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Photos: The Used Celebrated 25 Years Over Three Nights in Denver

The Used marked its 25th-anniversary tour with a three-night run at the Ogden Theatre, featuring album-themed performances.
Image: A photo showing a packed Ogden Theatre.
The 2004 album In Love and Death peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart. Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

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The Used, known for its blend of post-hardcore, emo, and alternative rock, helped to define the early 2000s emo movement behind its debut self-titled album in 2002, featuring hits like "The Taste of Ink" and "Buried Myself Alive."

The band celebrated its 25th-anniversary tour with three nights at the Ogden Theatre from April 30 to May 2, and each show was dedicated to a specific album performance. Take a look at the Used's final performance on May 2 below:
click to enlarge Bert McCracken, lead singer of The Used, performing on stage at the Ogden Theatre.
The Used was formed in 2000 in Orem, Utah.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge A concertgoer dancing in a crowd.
Fans were feeling the motions.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge Bert McCracken, of The Used, performing on stage at the Ogden Theatre.
Their self-titled debut album, released in 2002, was certified Platinum in the U.S.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge Lead bassist Jeph Howard, performing on stage at the Ogden Theatre in Denver, Colorado.
Before settling on "The Used," the band was originally called Dumb Luck.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge A photo of a young fan front row at The Used concert.
Fans of all ages were in attendance.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge Joey Bradford, lead guitarist of The Used, rocking out on stage.
Maybe Memories was the first song The Used ever wrote as a band.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge The Used invited fans on stage to help them perform a few songs during the final night of their three-night performance.
The Used invited fans on stage.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge Local Denver emo band, A Place For Owls, opened for The Used on Friday night.
Local Denver emo band, A Place For Owls, opened for The Used on Friday night.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge The Used marked their 25th Anniversary Tour with a three-night run at the Ogden Theatre.
The song All That I’ve Got from In Love and Death reached No. 19 on the Alternative Songs chart.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge A packed house at the Ogden Theatre.
The Used marked their 25th Anniversary Tour with a three-night run at the Ogden Theatre.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge A crowd shot showing fans during The Used concert.
Fans were having fun all night.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge A photo showing Bert McCracken, lead vocalist of The Used.
Its third album, Lies for the Liars, was released in 2007 and featured a heavier, more experimental sound.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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