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'''Fall Out Boy''' is the worst band that ever existed in the history of ever. They also invented felatio. |
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'''Fall Out Boy''' is an ] ] band from ], ] (a suburb of ]), that formed in 2001. The band consists of ] (], ], ]), ] (], ], ]), ] (]), and ] (], ]). |
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Fall Out Boy has won several awards for its album '']''. Released in 2005, the album has achieved ] status after selling more than 2.5 million albums in the United States. In support of the album, Fall Out Boy headlined tours in 2005 and the year before 2007 in the United States, Canada, Japan, and Europe. |
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In February 2007, the band released '']'' to major chart success, reaching #1 on the ] and selling 260,000 copies in its first week. The first single, "]", reached #1 on the ] and #2 on the ]. To promote the album, the band performed at the ] concerts July 7, headlined the ] through mid-2007, and the band performed at the ] on September 9. The band has toured numerous times, most recently on the ] with the ], ], and ]. |
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==History== |
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===Early years=== |
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Fall Out Boy was formed in early 2001 by friends Joe Trohman and Pete Wentz. The two had played in various bands in the Chicago area. They decided they wanted to start a band that was similar to bands they listened to growing up such as ], ], and ]. |
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Trohman met high schooler Patrick Stump in a Borders Bookstore.<ref>{{cite web |title=Joe Trohman |work=] |date=September 19, 2006 |url=http://www.tv.com/joe-trohman/person/412087/biography.html |accessdate = 2007-08-03}}</ref> Trohman introduced himself to Stump when he overheard him talking about the band ], in which they shared a mutual interest.<ref name=PSJournal>{{cite web |last=Stump |first=Patrick |title=Patrick Stump's Journal |work=GreatestCities.com (Cached version) |url=http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:MdcS9zYvylIJ:www.greatestcities.com/users/xpatrickx/ |accessdate = 2007-08-03}}</ref> Stump auditioned as a drummer, but as soon as his vocal range was discovered, he became the lead singer.<ref>{{cite video | people = Fall Out Boy (2004) | title = My Heart Will Always Be the B-Side to My Tongue | medium = DVD | publisher = Fueled By Ramen | year = 2004 }}</ref> Two other Chicago musicians were recruited; T.J. Raccine on guitar and a drummer simply credited as Mike.<ref>. Production information. ''CD Universe''. Retrieved on ].</ref> The following year, the band debuted with a self-released demo and followed it up with the May 28, 2002 release of '']'', which featured ], on ]. The group released a mini-LP, '']'', on Uprising Records, in 2003.<ref name="AMG">{{cite web | last=Loftus | first=Johnny | title=Biography: Fall Out Boy | work= All Music Guide| url=http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:kzfexqw0ldte~T1 | year=2007 | accessdate = May 11 | accessyear=2007}}</ref> |
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The band was nameless for its first two shows. At the end of the second show, it asked the audience to yell out ideas for a name. One audience member suggested "],"<ref> Joe Kominowski, ''DrivenFarOff.com'', July 25, 2005, Retrieved October 13, 2007</ref><ref name=PSJournal /><ref>{{cite web |last=Lamb |first=Bill |title=Fall Out Boy |work=] |year=2007 |url=http://top40.about.com/od/artistsdk/p/falloutboy.htm |accessdate = July 3 |accessyear=2004}}</ref> a reference to the sidekick of the '']'' cartoon character ].<ref name=Sugarush>{{cite web |last=Gitlin |first=Lauren |title=Fall Out Boy's Sugar Rush |work=] |date=August 12, 2005 |url=http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/7546662/fall_out_boys_sugar_rush |accessdate=2007-08-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |title=Fall Out Boy: Warped, Wicked & Wonderful |work=] |date=July 25, 2005 |url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/interview/1506189/20050722/fall_out_boy.jhtml |accessdate = June 16 |accessyear=2007}}</ref> |
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===Independent success=== |
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After the release of their mini-album, Andy Hurley, formerly of ], joined the band and Stump picked up guitar, while Raccine and "Mike" left.<ref>{{cite web |title=Fall Out Boy Information |work=VividSeats.com |year=2007 |url=http://www.vividseats.com/concerts/fall-out-boy-tickets.html |accessdate = 2007-08-03}}</ref> During this time, they played many local shows at the The Knights of Columbus Hall in ], ], the site of their first video: ]. The same year, after signing to ], they released their first full-length album, '']'', on May 6, 2003. The band received an advance from ] to record its proper debut, but the advance came with a ] for Island on Fall Out Boy's next album.<ref name=MTVMain>{{Cite web |title=Fall Out Boy: Main |work=] |year=2007 |url=http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/fall_out_boy/artist.jhtml |accessdate = 2007-08-03}}</ref> With major financing in place, the recording of ''Take This to Your Grave'' took place at the ] owned ] in ], ], with ] producing.<ref name=MTVMain /> |
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With singles "]" and "]" receiving video airplay on ] ] and ] instore video stream and radio airplay on mainstream stations across the country,<ref>{{cite web |title=Fall Out Boy: Artist Info |work=CDFuse.com |url=http://www.cdfuse.com/falloutboy |accessdate = 2007-08-03}}</ref> the album sold very well and eventually achieved ] status, but only after the success of the band's next album, ''From Under the Cork Tree''.<ref> for Fall Out Boy's ''Take This To Your Grave''. '']''. Retrieved on ].</ref> |
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In mid-2003, the band signed with ] which is a part of the mainstream label ], along with ]. This was after it picked up the option for its next album. In the meantime of recording its mainstream debut, the band released the acoustic ] '']'' on Fueled by Ramen, May 18, 2004. It debuted at #153 on the ], the band's first such entry on the chart.<ref>{{cite web |title=My Heart Will Always Be the B-Side to My Tongue (EP) |publisher=] |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?pid=489932&aid=630998#review |accessdate = 2007-08-03}}</ref> The two-disc set included a DVD with videos, more acoustic performances and a fan photo gallery.<ref name="AMG">{{cite web | last=Loftus | first=Johnny | title=Biography: Fall Out Boy | work= Allmusic| url=http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:kzfexqw0ldte~T1 | year=2007 | accessdate = May 11 | accessyear=2007}}</ref> |
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===Major label debut=== |
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On May 3, 2005, Fall Out Boy released its major label debut, '']'',<ref name="AMG"/> which debuted on the ] at #9, selling over 68,000 copies in its first week. The album achieved ] status and has sold over 2.5 million albums in the US alone.<ref name="McPhee">{{cite web | last=Harris | first=Chris | title=Fall Out Boy Take It To The Top, Score First ''Billboard'' #1 | work=VH1.com |date=February 14, 2007 | url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1552400/20070214/mcphee__katharine.jhtml | accessdate = May 12 | accessyear=2007}}</ref> Earlier that year, the band's stability was threatened when Wentz overdosed on the sedative ]. The track "7 Minutes in Heaven (Atavan Halen)" from their album ''From Under the Cork Tree'' is based upon Wentz's experience.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/derogatis/330815,SHO-Sunday-fall08.article| last=DeRogatis| first=Jim|title=Falling in|work=Chicago Sun-Times|publisher=Sun-Times News Group| date=]| accessdate = 2007-05-22}}</ref> |
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Their first single, "]", peaked at #8 on the ], #6 on the ], and #3 on the Modern Rock Charts.<ref name=Charts>{{cite web |title=Artist Chart History: Fall Out Boy |publisher=Billboard.com |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.chartFormatGroupName=Singles&model.vnuArtistId=489932&model.vnuAlbumId=679777 |accessdate = 2007-08-03}}</ref> The video reached #1 on ]'s '']'', where it was retired on August 26, 2005. The video won the ] at the 2005 ], prompting a huge new interest and surge in sales. The band was also nominated for "]" at the ]. |
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The second single off the album, "]", became their second Top 10 Single when it peaked at #9 on the Hot 100. It reached #6 on the Pop 100, becoming the band's highest charting single when it reached #2 on the Modern Rock Charts.<ref name=Charts /> The video for the song premiered on ''TRL'' on October 11, 2005; it soon reached #1 and was later retired on January 17, 2006. "Dance, Dance" was also featured on the ] version of ] by ].<ref>Gerstmann, Jeff (]). "": ] editors' review. '']''. Retrieved on ].</ref> The third single off the album, "]", was much less popular than both prior singles, but still managed to peak at #65 on the Hot 100<ref name=Charts /> and hit #1 twice on ''TRL'', retiring on June 6, 2006. |
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The band headlined the ] in the fall of 2005, joining ], ], ], and ] on a 31 city tour.<ref>{{cite web | last=Cohen | first=Jonathan | title=Fall Out Boy To Lead Nintendo Fusion Tour | publisher=Billboard.com | date=July 27, 2005 | url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000991954 | accessdate = May 12 | accessyear=2007}}</ref> Due to its increased success from their MTV Video Music Award, the group headlined the ''Black Clouds and Underdogs Tour'', a pop/punk event that featured ], Well-Known Secret, ], and ]. The tour also featured ] for half of the tour and ] for half. They played to 53 dates in the US, Canada, and the UK.<ref>{{cite web | last=Lamb | first=Bill | title =Fall Out Boy Black Clouds and Underdogs | work=About.com | year=2006 |url=http://top40.about.com/od/concerts/a/falloutboyt06.htm | accessdate = May 12 | accessyear=2007}}</ref> |
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=== Mainstream success === |
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Fall Out Boy's latest album is titled '']'' and was released on February 6, 2007. The lead single, "]", debuted at the ]. The video debuted on ] on Tuesday, December 19, 2006. In the album's opening week, ''Infinity on High'' reached #1 on the ''Billboard'' 200, selling 260,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web | last=Hasty | first=Katie | title=Fall Out Boy Hits 'High' Note With No. 1 Debut | publisher=Billboard.com |date=February 14, 2007 | url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003545534 | accessdate = May 12 | accessyear=2007}}</ref> |
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"This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race" peaked at #2 on the ] on February 4, 2007, making it the band's most successful song in the UK to date. The single also peaked on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 at #2 and the U.S. ] at #1.<ref name=Charts /> "]" (the second single released from the album) reached #81 on the U.S. Hot 100 by way of digital sales alone.<ref name= |
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"Beyonce">{{cite web | last=Cohen | first=Jonathan | title=Beyonce Begins Third Week Atop The Hot 100 | publisher=Billboard.com | date=December 21, 2006 | url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003524325 | accessdate = May 12 | accessyear=2007}}</ref> "]" was released on April 9, 2007, peaking at #11 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and #12 on the UK Singles Chart.<ref name=Charts /> On July 9, 2007, the third single from the album, "]", was released.<ref>(2007) . Billboard.com. Retrieved on August 8, 2007.</ref> |
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Fall Out Boy was the headlining act of the ]. The U.S. portion of the tour was originally scheduled to start April 18 and end on June 11. However, due to personal issues,<ref>{{cite web | last=Montgomery | first=James | title=Pete Wentz On Fall Out Boy Tour Delay: 'It's A Health Issue, But Nothing Serious' | work=MTV News |date=April 10, 2007 | url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1556747/20070410/fall_out_boy.jhtml | accessdate = May 12| accessyear=2007}}</ref> it was postponed until May 11 and ended July 2 in ], ]. The tour is now continuing in the United Kingdom and is scheduled to end in Africa to support ]<ref>{{cite web | title=Fall Out Boy Tour Dates | work=Honda Civic Tour | url=http://civictour.honda.com/tour/index.aspx | accessdate = May 12 | accessyear=2007}}</ref> The band is working with ], a non-profit environmental organization, for the tour.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our Partners |work=] |url=http://www.reverbrock.org/site/ |accessdate = July 20 |accessyear=2007}}</ref> Their touring in 2007 took them to ], South Africa, ], ], and Russia.<ref>Pete Wenz: FallOutBoy, '']'', January 2008, p. 80, see .</ref> |
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The band performed on the ] on September 9, 2007. In the band's Fantasy Suite, they performed the remix of "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race" with ], ], ], ], ], ] of ], ], and ] of ].<ref>Montgomery, James (August 7, 2007). "". '']''. Retrieved on August 8, 2007.</ref> |
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Fall Out Boy has collaborated with ] ] and ] and toured with ]. West produced and is featured on the remix of "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race". They also worked with Timbaland on his new album '']'', where they are featured on the track "One and Only", for which Stump and Wentz both contributed in writing.<ref>{{cite web | last=Kellman | first=Andy | title=Timbaland Presents Shock Value | work=AllMusic.com | date= | url=http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:0cfwxz85ldke | accessdate = May 12 | accessyear=2007}}</ref> Stump was featured on two songs with ] (also signed with Fueled by Ramen), including the band's hit single "]". He also was a guest vocalist on ]'s single, "Everything Is Alright". The band is headlining in the ] with ], ] and ], which began in October with a sold out show in ], ].<ref>Fall Out Boy, retrieved October 20, 2007</ref> |
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===Future projects=== |
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According to a recent interview with '']'', the band already has an album's worth of material ready to put out, but has yet to record.<ref>Graff, Gary (October 22, 2007). "." Retrieved on October 22, 2007.</ref> Patrick Stump told the magazine, "There's lots of really bizarre ideas on there, everything from folk to ... actually, I was experimenting with piano phases, like ], the composer. There'll be some weird stuff, but at the end of the day, it's probably just gonna be a pop record." Also, according to Wentz's journal on the group's website, the album is going to be "raprock", although this was likely a joke.<ref></ref> |
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On January 14, 2008, ] interviewed ] about the '']'' follow-up album. Wentz revealed the album has ] styles, but it is not essentially a folk album. "I think the one aspect we're bringing to the record is something ] did a lot, where they'd play these really distorted, awesome riffs, and they'd have an acoustic guitar over the entire song," Wentz said.<ref></ref> |
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A CD and DVD of live material recorded during a June 22, 2007, concert at ]'s ] was released on April 1, 2008. Of note, the album, simply called ''"]"'', contains a new studio recording covering ]'s "]" with ] as a guest guitarist.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003715369|title= 'Beat It' Cover Bolsters Fall Out Boy CD/DVD|accessdate=2008-02-27 |author=Jonathan Cohen |date=2008-02-26|publisher=Billboard.com}}</ref> The song premiered for the first time on Wentz's site ],<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.friendsorenemies.com/web/foe/journals/clandestine/entry/1910651/|title= Fall out boy plus our good friend john mayer- playing michael jackson's "beat it"|accessdate=2008-02-28 |author=Clandestine (]) |date=2008-02-29|publisher=Friends or Enemies}}</ref> and was released as a single on March 25, 2008. Following its release, it debuted at #22 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and peaked at #19. |
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On March 18, it was revealed that Fall Out Boy would play a show in ] to go into the ] as the only band to play a concert on all seven continents in less than nine months. The band played a March 23 show in ] in South America,<ref></ref> but the group found that weather conditions would not permit them to play in Antarctica. |
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In May 2008, ] announced that he would be hosting ], a new show on ]. The title, originally "F'N MTV, "was later changed to "FNMTV" and a premiere date of June 13, 2008 was set. Wentz did an interview with ] in early June and explained that "FNMTV" would consist of music video world premieres, live performances "with no lip syncing", interactive audience participation, and vintage videos. "It's going to be only world premieres, so it's going to be the first time you ever see the video on TV. For example, this Snoop Dogg video is a country song that he did with Willie Nelson, and that's the first time that anyone's going to see it on TV," he explained.<ref>{{cite web | last=Pascarella | first=Tony | title=Pete Wentz Interview | work=Absolutepunk.net | date=2008-06-06 | url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=331771| accessdate = June 11 | accessyear=2008}}</ref> |
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On June 24, 2008 in an interview with MTV news, Pete Wentz stated that the band has about 3 or 4 songs which are just ideas as of now. Wentz said "It's early, but the ideas we've got right now, they're really guitar-riff-heavy. A lot of other bands, like AC/DC or the White Stripes, you know their songs by the opening guitar riff, so basically, I want our record to be like an AC/DC album or a White Stripes album. I want to make sure the bloggers say that. Actually, I'm just kidding about that. Well, I was kidding about the White Stripes part. Not AC/DC." It was also announced that the producer of the album would be Neal Avron, in whose house the band is currently working on new material. Wentz said that they plan to start recording this summer and hope to release the album before the end of the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=761952|title=Fall Out Boy: Guitar Heroes?|date=2008-06-24|publisher=FMBQ|accessdate=2008-06-25}}</ref> |
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Currently, ] is in post-production on a short film co-produced by Paul Klinke and Tobin Nageotte of ]. The film is titled '']'' and stars Stump and ] of the band ]. Stump wrote, directed, and executive produced.<ref>http://www.patrickstump.com</ref> The plot centers around illegal penguin poaching in South America. <ref>http://www.buzznet.com/groups/icanhazmustache/forum/topics/309591/the-moustachette/</ref> It's rumored the production went wildly over budget and schedule due to problems with the filtration system on the penguin set. Patrick also held the role of Marty Dreshler in an episode of ] entitled "Darkness." He was not compensated for his appearance on the show. |
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Also, the band has collaborated with rapper ] for his upcoming album, on a song called "Out in the Cold." Pete Wentz noted of the song, something from '']''. After hearing about the chance to do a collaboration with someone like T.I., we thought, 'How amazing would it be to send him something with strings and a Danny Elfman-like intro that Patrick came up with?' Lyrically you can take it as a friend, a lover, or even a fan."<ref>Thompson, Paul. '']'' Retrieved July 17 2008.</ref> |
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On September 4, 2008, Fall Out Boy posted their new single, "]", on their website. This will be the first single from their upcoming album titled '']''. |
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====Citizens For Our Betterment==== |
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A viral campaign was launched by Pete Wentz on August 18th, 2008 to promote what is now known to be the band's fifth studio album '']''. The campaign started when the website for ] Records was supposedly "hacked" by an organization called "Citizens For Our Betterment".<ref>http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1593226/20080821/fall_out_boy.jhtml</ref> A posted link led to the organization's website which was decorated in the colors of the ].<ref>http://citizensforourbetterment.com/</ref> Links on the page were met with dead ends, requiring specific ] to access their destinations. A post counter was displayed on the page with the number 59,994. Wentz left clues on his personal blog<ref>http://ahomeboyslife.com/</ref> that the 60,000th would reveal something big. The Decaydance site returned back to normal the following day. On August 19th, ] was seen carrying a pamphlet for the organization, raising suspicion and sparking many rumors online. New posts appeared on the Citizens For Our Betterment web page everyday, many referring to November 4, the same day as the ]. Also, Wentz posted more clues on his blog. More and more links were opened to the public, as well. On August 24th, one such link led to a page saying "FOB - The Return - November Four" in large ], causing many to believe that Fall Out Boy would release their new album on November 4th. Others theorized that this was another one of Wentz's attempts to raise political awareness, as he did by previously holding a rally for U.S. ] presidential candidate ]. Also, many Fueled By Ramen bands posted MySpace bulletins that same day with the title "Welcome To The New Administration". Every bulletin contained one word - ten. Finally, on August 25th, 2008, the Citizens For Our Betterment website was redirected to the band's ] page, which now displayed an image of a ] featuring ballots with the names of several Decaydance artists. By clicking on each individual ballot, there is an audio clip from the respective artist reciting passages from past posts on the Citizens For Our Betterment website. A ] was also made available for download called "Welcome To The New Administration" that included songs from several Decaydance bands and an interlude by ] announcing that the album would be released on November 4th.<ref>http://www.friendsorenemies.com/web/foe/users/falloutboy/</ref> |
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==Musical style== |
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While widely considered to be a ] band,<ref>{{YouTube|dgofC-dp5C0|Fall Out Boyz}}<br>Pete Wentz refers to the band as "pop punk".</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Adita |first=Bradley |title=Fall Out Boy Interview |work=Redline Distribution |month=March | year=2004 |url=http://www.redlinedistribution.com/interviews/FallOutBoy.shtml |accessdate=2008-07-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Associated Press |title=Fall Out Boy takes pop route to rock success |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10468264/ |work=MSNBC.com |date=December 14, 2005 |accessdate=2008-07-03}}</ref> Fall Out Boy is often described as ]<ref>{{cite web |title=Line-up and Artists: Fall Out Boy |work=bbc.co.uk |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/readingandleeds06/lineupandartists/fall_out_boy/ |accessdate=2007-08-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Sharp-Young |first=Garry |title=Fall Out Boy (USA) |work=RockDetector.com |date=March 27, 2007 |url=http://www.rockdetector.com/artist,53816.sm |accessdate=2008-07-03}}</ref> and cites emo group ] as an influence. Pete Wentz was interviewed for a retrospective article in '']'' when The Get Up Kids disbanded in 2005, and stated that "Fall Out Boy would not be a band if it were not for the Get Up Kids."<ref>"Say Goodnight, Mean Goodbye: The Oral History of ]" ] issue #204.<!-- Where's the date of publication, the page number(s) and author? --></ref> Fall Out Boy's main songwriters are Patrick Stump (melody) and Pete Wentz (lyrics), though they traditionally credit the whole band as songwriters. Their albums '']'' and '']'' are both said to have ] as well as ] sounds and influences,<ref>{{citeweb |last=Loftus |first=Johnny |title=Take This To Your Grave |work=] |url=http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dzfyxq8ald6e |accessdate = July 20 |accessyear=2007}}</ref><ref name=Cork>{{cite web |last=Loftus |first=Johnny |title=From Under The Cork Tree |work=] |url=http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:0xfexq9sldje |accessdate = July 20 |accessyear=2007}}</ref> and their latest work, '']'', features a wide range of styles and instrumentation, including orchestral and choral arrangements ("]", "]") and a slower piano ballad ("]"). The band has shown signs of experimentation, working with ] producers and artists, including ], ] and ], and have also been influenced by ] music.{{fact|date=May 2008}} In general, the group has direct ties to melodic ], with Patrick Stump becoming a producer aside from his work with the band, and they also are closely connected to ], as evident in their use of throat vocals and their prior involvement in the underground Chicago music scene.<ref name="AMG">{{cite web | last=Loftus | first=Johnny | title=Biography: Fall Out Boy | work= Allmusic| url=http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:kzfexqw0ldte~T1 | year=2007 | accessdate = May 11 | accessyear=2007}}</ref> Moreover, a central part of Fall Out Boy's sound is rooted in the band's lyrics, mainly penned by bassist Pete Wentz, who commonly uses irony and other literary devices to narrate personal experience and stories.<ref name=Cork /> |
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==Philanthropy== |
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Fall Out Boy has stated that it is supporters of ], and Pete Wentz has participated in Invisible Children's ] Campaign.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pete Wentz Gets Displaced with Thousands in LA |work=] |date=May 1, 2007 |url=http://www.invisiblechildren.com/news&press/news/detail.php?pID=1412312105 |accessdate = July 20 |accessyear=2007}}</ref> |
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The band also performed at the ] of ] on July 7, 2007.<ref>{{cite web |title=Live Earth Artist: Fall Out Boy |work=] |url=http://liveearth.msn.com/artists/falloutboy |accessdate = July 20 |accessyear=2007}}</ref> |
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==Discography== |
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{{main|Fall Out Boy discography}} |
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===Studio albums=== |
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* '']'' (2003) |
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* '']'' (2003) |
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* '']'' (2005) |
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* '']'' (2007) |
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* '']'' (2008) |
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===Live albums=== |
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* '']'' (2008) |
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==Awards== |
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'''2005''' |
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* ] - ''']''' for "Sugar, We're Going Down" |
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'''2006''' |
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* ] - '''People's Choice: Favorite International Group''' for "Dance, Dance" |
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* ] - '''Best Video''' for "Sugar, We're Going Down" |
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* ] - '''Rock Track''' for "Dance, Dance" |
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* Teen Choice Awards - '''Single''' for "Dance, Dance" |
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* Teen Choice Awards - '''Rock Group''' |
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* MTV Video Music Award - ''']''' |
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* Kerrang! Award - '''Best Video''' for "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race" |
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* Teen Choice Awards - '''Single''' for "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs" |
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* Teen Choice Awards - '''Rock Group''' |
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* MTV Video Music Award - '''Best Group''' |
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* MuchMusic Video Award - '''People's Choice: Favorite International Video''' for "The Take Over, the Breaks Over". |
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