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=== Early years === === Early years ===
Trohman and Wentz met each other through mutual involvement in the Chicago music scene. The two decided to start a band which differed from their musical roots, but were more similar to bands that they listened to growing up, like ] and ]. In 2001, Trohman met Stump at a ] bookstore, later introducing him to Wentz. Stump originally auditioned to be the band's drummer, but became the singer, although he had no prior experience. Wentz later recruited friend Hurley, a local Chicago drummer who had drumed for ] and Project Rocket. The name of the band reportedly came from when the band asked the audience at a college show what they should be called, and an audience member yelled out "]," the name of ] ]'s sidekick on the animated TV show ''].'' However, the band reports that the name Fall Out Boy is not a reference to the cartoon character. Trohman and Wentz met each other through mutual involvement in the Chicago music scene. The two decided to start a band which differter introducing him to Wentz. Stump originally auditioned to be the band's drummer, but became the singer, although he had no prior experience. Wentz later recruited friendmpsons character)|Radioactive Man]]'s sidekick on the animated TV show ''].'' However, the band reports that the name Fall Out Boy is not a reference to the cartoon character.


===2002—present=== ===2002—present===
The band released the EP '']'' with Project Rocket in 2002 on Uprising Records. The band then released the EP '']'', on Uprising Records in 2003.<ref name=AOL>Loftus, Johnny (2005). ''All Music Guide'' (accessed April 14, 2006)</ref> During this period Fall Out Boy built a following playing in Chicago, but especially the surrounding suburbia, which had become a popular area for punk, hardcore, and emo music. One venue of particular significance and influence was the Knights of Columbus Hall. This was the site of many early Fall Out Boy shows. The Fall Out Boy video for was shot at the Knights of Columbus Hall, which also served as a site for several "secret shows". The band released the EP '']'' with Project Rocket in 2002 on Uprising Records. The band then released the EP '']'', on Uprising Records in 2003.<ref name=AOL>Loftus, Johnny (2005). was shot at the Knights of Columbus Hall, which also served as a site for several "secret shows".


Drummer ] joined the band after the EP was released. The same year they released their first full-length album, ], on ], with singles such as "Grand Theft Autumn (Where is Your Boy)" and "Saturday" receiving airplay on ] and ]. The album achieved Gold status. In 2003 the band signed with ]. They released the acoustic EP '']'', on Fueled By Ramen, which included a DVD, in 2004. Drummer ] joined Saturday" receiving airplay on ] and ]. The album achieved Gold status. In 2003 the band signed with ]. They released the acoustic EP '']'', on Fueled By Ramen, which included a DVD, in 2004.


In 2005, the band's stability was threatened when Wentz overdosed on the anxiety medication ] in an apparent (but disputed) suicide attempt. On ], ], Fall Out Boy released their major label debut '']'',<ref name=AOL/> which debuted on the ] charts at #9, selling over 70,000 copies in its first week, and soon thereafter achieving Double Platinum status. Their first single, "]," peaked at #8 on the Billboard "]" charts and reached #1 on ]'s '']'', where the video was retired. The video also won the ] at the 2005 ]s. The band was nominated for "]" at the ]. In 2005, the band's stability was thr]'',<ref name=AOL/> which debuted on the ] charts at #9, selling over 70,000 copies in its first week, and soon thereafter achieving Double Platinum status. Their first single, "]," peaked at #8 on the Billboard "]" charts and reached #1 on ]'s '']'', where the video was retired. The video also won the ] at the 2005 ]s. The band was nominated for "]" at the ].


Fall Out Boy has toured with multiple bands, including ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]. Fall Out Boy has toured with multiplene Heights]], ], ], ], and ].


== Discography == == Discography ==

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Fall Out Boy
(From Left) Trohman, Hurley, Wentz, Stump
Background information
OriginWilmette, Illinois
Years active2001 - present
MembersPatrick Stump
Pete Wentz
Joe Trohman
Andy Hurley
Websitewww.FallOutBoyRock.com
This article is about the Chicago alternative rock band. For the Simpsons character, see Fallout Boy.

Fall Out Boy is an Alternative Rock/Pop-punk/Emo band from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois that formed in 2001. The band consists of Patrick Stump (lead vocals, guitar), Pete Wentz (bass, backup vocalist, and lyricist), Joe Trohman (lead guitar), and Andy Hurley (drums).

Band history

Early years

Trohman and Wentz met each other through mutual involvement in the Chicago music scene. The two decided to start a band which differter introducing him to Wentz. Stump originally auditioned to be the band's drummer, but became the singer, although he had no prior experience. Wentz later recruited friendmpsons character)|Radioactive Man]]'s sidekick on the animated TV show The Simpsons. However, the band reports that the name Fall Out Boy is not a reference to the cartoon character.

2002—present

The band released the EP Split with Project Rocket in 2002 on Uprising Records. The band then released the EP Fall Out Boy's Evening Out With Your Girlfriend, on Uprising Records in 2003.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).

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  1. John Norris (June 5, 2006). "MTV News Raw: Fall Out Boy". MTV.com (Podcast). Retrieved 2006-07-18. {{cite podcast}}: Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)


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