History of Fall Out Boy in Timeline
Fall Out Boy is an American rock band formed in 2001 in Wilmette, Illinois, consisting of Patrick Stump, Pete Wentz, Joe Trohman, and Andy Hurley. Originating from Chicago's hardcore punk scene, Wentz and Trohman initially conceived it as a pop-punk side project before Stump's addition. After cycling through drummers, Hurley solidified the lineup. Their debut album, 'Take This to Your Grave' (2003), achieved underground success, establishing a dedicated fanbase through extensive touring. The band is known for their blend of pop-punk, emo, and alternative rock, characterized by catchy hooks and introspective lyrics.
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1979: Reference to Disco Demolition Night
The band's photo of burning their catalog in February 2013 was taken at Comiskey Park, the original location of 1979's Disco Demolition Night.
2001: Band Formation
In 2001, Fall Out Boy was formed in Wilmette, Illinois by Pete Wentz and Joe Trohman. Patrick Stump later joined, adding his musical talent to the mix.
March 2003: 'Evening Out with Your Girlfriend' Release
In March 2003, Fall Out Boy's 'Evening Out with Your Girlfriend' was released.
May 6, 2003: 'Take This to Your Grave' Release
On May 6, 2003, Fall Out Boy released their debut album, Take This to Your Grave.
2003: Mention of earlier music
Fall Out Boy did not want to return with their 2003 style of music, and instead wanted to create new modern music.
2003: Debut Album Release
In 2003, Fall Out Boy released their debut album, Take This to Your Grave, which became an underground success and helped the band gain a dedicated fan base through heavy touring.
August 2004: Alternative Press Cover
In August 2004, Fall Out Boy appeared on the cover of Alternative Press, marking a step towards mainstream success.
May 3, 2005: 'From Under the Cork Tree' Album Debut
On May 3, 2005, Fall Out Boy's album, From Under the Cork Tree, debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200. The album was led by the single, 'Sugar, We're Goin' Down'.
September 2005: 'Sugar, We're Goin' Down' Reaches Top 10
In September 2005, Fall Out Boy's 'Sugar, We're Goin' Down' reached number eight in the US Billboard Hot 100.
2005: Major-Label Breakthrough
In 2005, Fall Out Boy had their major-label breakthrough with the album From Under the Cork Tree, which produced two hit singles, "Sugar, We're Goin Down" and "Dance, Dance", transforming the group into superstars.
February 2006: 'Sugar, We're Goin' Down' UK Chart Success
In February 2006, Fall Out Boy's "Sugar, We're Goin Down" achieved chart success in the UK.
2006: Nomination for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards
Fall Out Boy received their first nomination for Best New Artist at the 2006 Grammy Awards.
2006: Grammy Nomination
In 2006, Fall Out Boy received a Best New Artist nomination at the Grammy Awards, recognizing their breakthrough success.
2006: Wentz's Public Visibility and Black Clouds and Underdogs Tour
In 2006, Pete Wentz became the most publicly visible member of Fall Out Boy. The band headlined the Black Clouds and Underdogs Tour.
February 6, 2007: 'Infinity on High' Album Release
On February 6, 2007, Fall Out Boy released its third studio album, Infinity on High, showcasing a diverse array of musical styles.
June 22, 2007: Live in Phoenix Concert
On June 22, 2007, Fall Out Boy recorded a live concert at Phoenix's Cricket Wireless Pavilion, which was later released as the live album Live in Phoenix.
2007: Infinity on High Debuts at Number One
In 2007, Fall Out Boy's album Infinity on High debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 260,000 copies in its first week. It produced hit singles like "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race" and "Thnks fr th Mmrs".
2007: Success of 'Infinity on High'
In 2007, Infinity on High was a major success for Fall Out Boy, selling 260,000 copies in its first week and debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The band also achieved significant digital sales, placing at No. 9 in the Top Selling Digital Artists chart.
August 2008: Wentz launches viral campaign
In August 2008, to promote the upcoming album, Pete Wentz launched a viral marketing campaign inspired by George Orwell's 'Nineteen Eighty-Four'.
December 2008: Folie à Deux Release
In December 2008, Fall Out Boy released 'Folie à Deux'. The album debuted at number eight on the US Billboard 200 chart with 150,000 copies sold in its first week, marking their third consecutive top ten album.
2008: Folie à Deux Release
In 2008, Fall Out Boy released the album Folie à Deux, which received a mixed response and was considered a commercial disappointment compared to their previous success.
2008: Release of Live in Phoenix
In 2008, Fall Out Boy released the live album Live in Phoenix, which included a studio cover of Michael Jackson's "Beat It" featuring John Mayer.
2008: Reference to "Beat It" Cover
The song "My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)" released in February 2013, marked the band's first top twenty single since the group's 2008 cover of Michael Jackson's "Beat It".
October 4, 2009: Last Show Before Hiatus
On October 4, 2009, Fall Out Boy played its last show at Madison Square Garden before going on hiatus. During the show, Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 shaved Pete Wentz's head.
November 17, 2009: Greatest Hits Album Release
On November 17, 2009, Fall Out Boy released 'Believers Never Die – Greatest Hits'. Following this release and events from the 'Folie à Deux' tour, the band decided to take a break due to disillusionment with the music industry.
2009: Greatest Hits Release and Hiatus
In 2009, Fall Out Boy released Believers Never Die – Greatest Hits, after which the band went on hiatus and the members pursued side projects.
2009: "Sugar, We're Goin Down" described as the most listened-to emo track of all time
In 2009, Martin Cizmar of Phoenix New Times described "Sugar, We're Goin Down" as possibly the most listened-to emo track of all time.
July 2010: Wentz Forms Black Cards
In July 2010, Pete Wentz formed the electronic duo Black Cards with vocalist Bebe Rexha.
2011: Rexha Departs Black Cards
In 2011, Bebe Rexha departed from Black Cards after album delays.
February 2012: Stump's Blog Post
In February 2012, Patrick Stump posted a 1500-word blog entry titled "We Liked You Better Fat: Confessions of a Pariah" lamenting the reception of his solo album and his status as a 'has-been'.
2012: Black Cards Release EP
In 2012, Black Cards, with the addition of Spencer Peterson, released the 'Use Your Disillusion' EP.
2012: Reconnecting and Writing New Music
In early 2012, Patrick Stump and Pete Wentz met up for the first time in several years to write new music. They shelved the initial results but later reconvened to write tracks that represented the band in a modern form, leading to discussions about a comeback.
February 4, 2013: Reunion Announcement and Save Rock and Roll Details
On February 4, 2013, Fall Out Boy announced their reunion tour and details of 'Save Rock and Roll'. The announcement included a photo of the band tossing copies of their back catalog into a bonfire at Comiskey Park.
February 2013: Release of "My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)"
In February 2013, Fall Out Boy released "My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)" as the lead single from 'Save Rock and Roll'.
July 2013: Recording of PAX AM Days
In July 2013, Fall Out Boy recorded 'PAX AM Days' across two days with producer Ryan Adams.
October 15, 2013: PAX AM Days EP Release
On October 15, 2013, Fall Out Boy released the hardcore punk-influenced EP 'PAX AM Days'.
2013: Hiatus Benefits
According to Andy Hurley in 2013, the hiatus had been beneficial for the group and its members allowing them to figure themselves out.
2013: Reunion and 'Save Rock and Roll' Release
In 2013, Fall Out Boy reunited with the album Save Rock and Roll, which became their second number-one album and included the hit single "My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)". They also released the EP PAX AM Days.
March 25, 2014: "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" Cover Release
On March 25, 2014, Fall Out Boy's cover of Elton John's "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" was included in the fortieth anniversary re-release edition of 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'.
May 2014: The Young Blood Chronicles Completion
Between February 2013 and May 2014, Fall Out Boy released a music video for every song on the 'Save Rock and Roll' album in a series titled 'The Young Blood Chronicles'.
June 2, 2014: Writing New Music
On June 2, 2014, Pete Wentz stated that he and Patrick Stump were writing new music for a future album.
September 30, 2014: Release of "Back to Earth"
On September 30, 2014, Fall Out Boy was featured on the track "Back to Earth" from Steve Aoki's album 'Neon Future I'.
October 14, 2014: "Immortals" Release
On October 14, 2014, Fall Out Boy released "Immortals" as part of the soundtrack for the Walt Disney film 'Big Hero 6'.
November 2014: Release of "Only the Bulls"
In November 2014, Fall Out Boy released a remake of the Chicago Bulls' anthem "Only the Bulls" with guest Lupe Fiasco.
November 24, 2014: American Beauty/American Psycho Album Announcement
On November 24, 2014, Fall Out Boy announced their sixth studio album would be titled 'American Beauty/American Psycho'.
December 2014: Radio-Sponsored Christmas Shows
In December 2014, Fall Out Boy played radio-sponsored Christmas shows, including KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas.
2014: 'Dance, Dance' Certified 3x Platinum
In 2014, Fall Out Boy's song "Dance, Dance" was certified 3× Platinum.
January 20, 2015: American Beauty/American Psycho Album Release
On January 20, 2015, Fall Out Boy released 'American Beauty/American Psycho'.
2015: 'American Beauty/American Psycho' Release
In 2015, Fall Out Boy's sixth studio album, American Beauty/American Psycho, peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 and spawned the top-10 hit "Centuries" and the single "Uma Thurman". They followed this with a remix album Make America Psycho Again.
2015: Potential Album Release
In an interview, Pete Wentz stated a rough release time for the album he and Patrick Stump were writing, as early 2015.
March 1, 2016: American Beauty/American Psycho Certified Platinum
On March 1, 2016, 'American Beauty/American Psycho' was certified platinum in the US after selling 1 million units.
2017: Rock Sound's Hall of Fame Award
In 2017, Fall Out Boy were announced as the first winners of Rock Sound's Hall of Fame Award as part of the Rock Sound Awards.
2018: MANIA album release
In 2018, Fall Out Boy released their album MANIA.
2018: 'Mania' Album and Grammy Nomination
In 2018, Fall Out Boy's seventh studio album Mania peaked at No. 1, marking their fourth No. 1 album and sixth consecutive Top 10 album. They also received their second Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album for Mania and performed a show at Wrigley Field.
2019: Nomination for Best Rock Album for MANIA at the Grammy Awards
At the 2019 Grammy Awards, Fall Out Boy were nominated for Best Rock Album for their 2018 album MANIA.
July 30, 2020: Nomination for Best Rock Video at the MTV Video Music Awards
On July 30, 2020, Fall Out Boy were nominated for "Best Rock Video" for the song "Dear Future Self (Hands Up)" at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards.
2020: Two-Time Grammy Award Nominees
As of 2020, Fall Out Boy are two-time Grammy Award nominees.
January 18, 2023: 'So Much (for) Stardust' Album Announcement
On January 18, 2023, Fall Out Boy announced their eighth studio album, So Much (for) Stardust, which was released on March 24.
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