Pete Wentz

Singer-songwriter and bassist of Fall Out Boy

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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