Chicago based band Fall Out Boy was brought to life in 2001 and since then they have been riding high not only on the US music scene but worldwide.

Their rise to fame all began when Pete Wentz, frontman of admired hardcore band Arma Angelus joined forces with good friend and guitarist Joe Trohman and began writing pop songs for fun. It was then that the vibrant pair stumbled upon the charismatic high schooler Patrick Strump, who then auditioned as a drummer, but after discovering he had an impressive vocal range, he became the lead singer of the newly born band. Now in search of a drummer, the trio auditioned many short-lived members but after using their try-fail-try method they teamed up with an old friend Andy Hurley. At last they had found the perfect combination.

“We were all best friends and we wanted to play music we had grown up listening to – the stuff that first got us into punk rock.” Pete Wentz

After quickly recording a 3-song demo that was broadcast around Chicago the fans came in droves and after releasing a split CD with Milwaukee counterparts, Project Rocket, labels from New York to LA had their eye on them. As Fall Out Boy, the quartet used the unbridled intensity of hardcore as a foundation for melody-drenched pop-punk with a heavy debut to the emo scene. After much consideration the band decided that Fueled by Ramen Records was where they wanted to call home.

Fall Out Boy released their first full-length album ‘Take This To Your Grave’ in 2003 and they gained positive reviews for their gigs at South by Southwest and numerous tour appearances. Their breakout album, the ambitious ‘From Under The Cork Tree’ followed in Spring 2005 and quickly reached the Top Ten Billboard’s album chart and spawned two Top Ten hits with Sugar We’re Going Down and the upbeat Dance, Dance. Earlier in 2005 the band’s strength was challenged when Pete Wentz overdosed on the sedative Ativan in a failed suicide attempt and the track 7 Minutes In Heaven (Atavan Halen) was based on this event and his bout with depression.

Fall Out Boy’s captivating songwriting tracks like Sending Postcards From A Plane Crash (Wish You Were Here) and Tell That Mick He Just Made My List Of Things To Do Today showcase not only the bands sly wit but their ability to write songs that stick in your brain (and they usually have really long song titles).

‘Infinity On High’, the band’s latest album was released in early 2007 and produced the lead single, This Ain’t A Scene, It’s An Arms Race peaked at #2 on the UK charts and #1 on the US charts, followed by the not as popular second release The Carpal Tunnel Of Love. Fall Out Boy’s current single release Thnks fr th Mmrs was released in April 2007 and is experiencing success again on the charts all over the world.

Drawing influences from a healthy wealth of rock, pop and hardcore, Fall Out Boy has constructed a distinctive sound of unforgettable melodies and quick stop-and-start breakdowns that mischievously flirt with clever lyrics and multifaceted guitar hooks. For instance, the coyly charming narratives on 'Take This To Your Grave' tell the tales of the obstacles that come with true friendships and the trials and tribulations of growing up. Fall Out Boy provides the perfect soundtrack for everyone who knows what it is like to be young and unsure of what the future holds … even though their future at the moment is looking good!

Fall Out Boy Awards To Date …

2005       * MTV Video Music Award – MTV2 Award for Sugar, 
                We’re Going Down

2006       * MuchMusic Video Award – People’s Choice: 
                Favourite International Group for Dance, Dance 
              
              * Kerrang! Award – Best Video for Sugar, 
                We’re Going Down 
              
              * Choice Music – Rock Track for Dance, Dance 
              
              * Choice Music – Single for Dance, Dance 
              
              * Choice Music – Rock Group 
              
              * MTV Video Music Awards – Viewer’s Choice