History of Gerard Way in Timeline

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Gerard Way

Gerard Way is an American singer, songwriter, and comic book writer, recognized as the lead vocalist and co-founder of the influential rock band My Chemical Romance. He achieved significant success with the band before embarking on a solo career, releasing his debut album 'Hesitant Alien' in 2014. Way's work spans music and comics, making him a notable figure in both entertainment fields.


January 2015: Featured in The Boyzine

In January 2015, Gerard Way was featured in "The Boyzine", an independent zine by SWMRS frontman Cole Becker, where he discussed his gender identity and experiences growing up.

June 2015: Pronoun Usage on Twitter

In June 2015, Gerard Way stated on Twitter that he uses both he and they pronouns.

2015: Revealed Relation to Joe Rogan

In 2015, Gerard Way revealed on Reddit that he is a first cousin once removed of comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan.

October 2019: Rogan Confirms Relation on Podcast

In October 2019, Joe Rogan confirmed on his podcast that Gerard Way is his first cousin once removed, also mentioning that they have never met.