Fall Out Boy is an American
rock band formed in
Wilmette, Illinois, a suburb of
Chicago, in 2001. The band consists of vocalist and guitarist
Patrick Stump, bassist
Pete Wentz, guitarist
Joe Trohman, and drummer
Andy Hurley. The band originated from Chicago's
hardcore punk scene, with which Wentz was heavily involved. The group was formed by Wentz and Trohman as a
pop punk side project of their respective hardcore bands, and Stump joined shortly thereafter. The group went through a succession of drummers before landing Hurley and recording their debut album,
Take This to Your Grave (2003). The album became an underground success and helped the band gain a dedicated fanbase through heavy touring, as well as some moderate commercial success.