Patrick Stump is a Grammy-nominated musician known for his extensive work as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of Fall Out Boy, producing acclaimed albums and collaborating with diverse artists across music and film. After joining what would become Fall Out Boy in 2001, Patrick Stump swiftly transitioned from auditioning as a drummer to becoming the band’s lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and primary composer. His foundational role led to the release of their debut mini-LP, ‘Fall Out Boy’s Evening Out with Your Girlfriend’ in 2003 on Uprising Records, followed by their first full-length album, ‘Take This to Your Grave,’ later that year. Signing with Island Records in 2003, Fall Out Boy achieved mainstream breakthrough with their 2005 album, ‘From Under the Cork Tree,’ which was certified double platinum and featured hit singles ‘Sugar, We’re Goin Down’ and ‘Dance, Dance.’ This success culminated in a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist in 2006.
His most recent work with Fall Out Boy, their eighth studio album ‘So Much (for) Stardust,’ was released in 2023, showcasing his enduring influence and creative versatility in the music industry.