Fall Out Boy Research Paper

Fall Out Boy has changed to world of pop-punk. The bands name was inspired by the TV show, The Simpsons. They made a huge comeback with their new album, Save Rock and Roll after their 4 year hiatus. Selling over 7.5 million albums in the U.S, the band was a major hit. This wouldn’t be possible without the 4 people that make up Fall Out Boy; Patrick Stump, Pete Wentz, Andy Hurley, and Joe Trohman.

Patrick Stump is the singer who almost wasn’t. Born on April 27th, 1984, his birth name was Patrick Martin Stumph. He changed his last name to Stump to avoid confusion with the pronunciation.He originally auditioned for the band as a drummer, but when they noticed his wide vocal range, he became the lead singer.He is also the bands composer. He was in one other band, Arma

Racetraitor, Killtheslavemaster, Project Rocket, xFor Death or Gloryx, The Kill Pill, and Arma Angelus were the 6 bands he’s been in. He was born on May 31st, 1980 in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. He lost his father at the age of 5. He is the bands drummer.He has 3 notable instruments; C&C Custom drums, Sabian cymbals, and Vic Firth drum sticks. He’s been a vegan since 16.

Joe Trohman, along with Pete Wentz, founded Fall Out Boy. He was born on September 1st, 1984 is Hollywood Florida. Ever since a young age, he’s loved guitars. He currently plays guitar for Fall Out Boy. He also collects guitars. His family is Jewish, although, he once said in an interview, “I think we were more Jewish culturally than we were religiously because after my brothers Bar Mitzvah, we stopped going to the synagogue entirely.”

Fall Out Boy has made a difference in the music world. This wouldn’t be possible without the 4 people that make up Fall Out Boy; Patrick Stump, Pete Wentz, Andy Hurley, and Joe Trohman. With Patrick on vocals, Pete on bass, Joe on guitar, and Andy on drum, the band was a major hit. Without them, the world of punk-rock would never be the