Pete Wentz

Pete Wentz achieved major-label breakthrough as bassist and lyricist for Fall Out Boy with their 2005 album ‘From Under the Cork Tree,’ which produced the hit single ‘Sugar, We’re Goin Down’ and was certified double platinum. Prior to this, Wentz co-founded Fall Out Boy in 2001, following extensive involvement in the Chicago hardcore scene of the late 1990s, where he was the lead singer and songwriter for metalcore band Arma Angelus, releasing their debut EP ‘The Grave End of the Shovel’ in 2000. Fall Out Boy gained initial traction with their 2003 mini-LP ‘Fall Out Boy’s Evening Out with Your Girlfriend’ and full-length album ‘Take This to Your Grave’ on Fueled by Ramen, leading to their signing with Island Records in 2003. ‘Sugar, We’re Goin Down’ peaked at No.

1 on the Billboard 200. This was followed by the ‘PAX AM Days EP’ the same year. The band continued to release highly successful albums, including ‘American Beauty/American Psycho’ (2015), which featured the platinum-certified single ‘Uma Thurman,’ and ‘Mania’ (2018). In 2018, Fall Out Boy headlined the iconic Wrigley Field, underscoring their enduring appeal and status as a major touring act.

Most recently, Fall Out Boy released their album ‘So Much (for) Stardust’ in 2023, showcasing Wentz’s continued prolific songwriting. Beyond his musical accomplishments, Pete Wentz holds a minority ownership in Phoenix Rising FC, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit in professional sports. He is widely recognized for his lyrical contributions and has received numerous awards throughout his career with Fall Out Boy.