Fall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy is an American rock band formed in Wilmette, Illinois, in 2001.

Fall Out Boy is an American rock band formed in Wilmette, Illinois, in 2001. The group became known for its pop-punk and emo-influenced sound, and for commercially successful albums including *From Under the Cork Tree* and *Infinity on High*.

History

Fall Out Boy formed in 2001 from the Chicago punk scene, initially led by Pete Wentz and Joe Trohman. Patrick Stump and later Andy Hurley joined to complete the lineup, and the band released its debut album in 2003.

Musical style and influence

The band is commonly described as pop punk, alternative rock, emo pop, and emo. It became one of the best-known bands associated with the mid-2000s emo movement.

Breakthrough and hiatus

The band’s major-label breakthrough came with *From Under the Cork Tree*, followed by later commercial success. After an indefinite hiatus beginning in 2009, the group resumed activity in 2013.

Discography

Fall Out Boy’s studio albums include *Take This to Your Grave* (2003), *From Under the Cork Tree* (2005), *Infinity on High* (2007), *Folie à Deux* (2008), *Save Rock and Roll* (2013), *American Beauty/American Psycho* (2015), *MANIA* (2018), and *So Much (for) Stardust* (2023).