Fall Out Boy is an American rock band formed in 2001 in the Chicago suburbs, featuring Pete Wentz (bass, lyricist), Patrick Stump (vocals/guitar), Joe Trohman (guitar), and Andy Hurley (drums). Their debut album Take This to Your Grave arrived in 2003, but mainstream success struck with their 2005 album From Under the Cork Tree and the hit single “Sugar, We’re Goin Down,” which reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Their third album Infinity on High in 2007 incorporated more pop-rock elements and marked global breakthrough, including the single “This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race” peaking at No. 2. The fourth album, Folie à Deux (2008), took on a more experimental sound and included prominent collaborations. After a hiatus from 2009 to 2012, they returned with Save Rock and Roll (2013), featuring guest artists and revitalized energy, reaffirming their place in modern pop-rock.
In 2015, they released American Beauty/American Psycho, featuring the anthem “Centuries,” and in 2018, Mania brought synth‑rock and experimental productions. After a five-year break without a studio album, So Much (for) Stardust came out in 2023—a guitar-driven, “pop-punk-ish” return produced by Neal Avron, and their first release through Fueled by Ramen since their debut.
Patrick Stump has expressed how “ridiculously lucky” he feels about the band’s longevity, recognizing how rare it is for artists to sustain such a career. In 2025, Joe Trohman announced he would sit out touring due to right-hand surgery, but the band continued performances without him. Despite health challenges and lineup adjustments, Fall Out Boy remains active over two decades later, renowned for evolving stylistically while maintaining their creative integrity.
Fans often describe them as genre-fluid: early work leaned emo‑pop punk and alternative rock, while later albums ventured into pop-rock, synth-rock, power pop, and beyond. Their blend of emotional lyrics, catchy hooks, and musical versatility has earned a global and dedicated fan base.
