Pete Wentz
Singer-songwriter and bassist of Fall Out Boy
Born
June 5th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A prominent musician in the pop punk genre, a significant contribution was made as the bassist and lyricist for the band Fall Out Boy. The band achieved widespread recognition with the release of the album 'From Under the Cork Tree', which featured the hit single 'Sugar, We're Goin Down'. Innovative approaches to music, style, and marketing were evident throughout an influential career. Various collaborative projects in fashion and acting supplemented contributions to music throughout the years.
Co-founded Fall Out Boy
Released 'From Under the Cork Tree'
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