When did fall out boy start?

Fall Out Boy is an American rock band formed in Wilmette, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Patrick Stump, bassist Pete Wentz, lead guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley. read more

In fall of 2008 Wentz and Simpson-Wentz had their first child, Bronx Mowgli, and shortly after Fall Out Boy kicked off promotion for Folie with an intimate club tour that reverted back to the feel of the band's early days. read more

Andy, the drummer for Project Rocket, (Which Fall Out Boy did the EP/Split with) later joined Fall Out Boy. Since T.J. and Mike quit, they were one guitarist short, so Patrick learned to play the guitar, and there you have it: Fall Out Boy. read more