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Patrick Martin Stumph (born April 27, 1984), known professionally as Patrick Vaughn Stump,[9][10] is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Fall Out Boy, originally from Glenview, Illinois.[11]

His solo work has been described as "funky and R&B infused",[12] while Billboard noted him as "one of the best voices in pop-punk".[1] Fall Out Boy has achieved four top ten singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 and four number one albums on the Billboard 200, firstly with Infinity on High (2007), followed by and including Save Rock and Roll (2013), American Beauty/American Psycho (2015), and Mania (2018).[13] With Pete Wentz, Stump founded the record label DCD2 Records in 2005, through which he has signed and worked in production for musical acts including Cobra Starship, Gym Class Heroes, and Panic! at the Disco.[14]

After Fall Out Boy's hiatus in late 2009, Stump released his debut solo album, Soul Punk, on October 18, 2011. It was preceded by the extended play, Truant Wave (2011).[15] He toured in the US and Europe in support. The band returned from hiatus in February 2013 with the album Save Rock and Roll, and the EP PAX AM Days (2013).[13]

Early life

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Stump was born in Evanston, Illinois,[16] to David, a folk singer, and Patricia (née Vaughn) Stumph, an accountant.[17] He is the youngest of three children.[18] He grew up in Glenview, Illinois, and attended Glenbrook South High School.[19] His parents divorced when he was eight years old.[18] He was raised Catholic.[20]

He originally played the drums in various local Chicago power violence and hardcore punk bands,[21] including Public Display Of Infection, Xgrinding processX, Patterson,[22] and, for two shows, Arma Angelus.[23] His musical idols growing up included Michael Jackson, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, and Nat King Cole.[24]

Career

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Fall Out Boy (2001–2009; 2013–present)

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Main article: Fall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy's founding guitarist Joe Trohman met Stump over a mutual musical interest, and introduced Stump to bassist Pete Wentz. After originally auditioning as the drummer, Stump became the lead singer and later guitarist for the band.[25] Trohman and Stump switch between lead and rhythm guitar in recording sessions and at live shows, although Stump views himself as more of a rhythm guitarist because of his drumming background. He is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary composer for the band, with bassist Pete Wentz taking lyrical duties. The band's first mini-LP, Fall Out Boy's Evening Out with Your Girlfriend, was released in March 2003 on Uprising Records.[26][27] They then released their first full-length album, Take This to Your Grave on Fueled by Ramen on May 6, 2003.[28][29] In the same year, Stump decided to professionally drop the "h" in his surname to reduce mispronunciations.[30]

In 2003, Stump and his fellow band members went on to sign with Island Records, and released the acoustic-based EP My Heart Will Always Be the B-Side to My Tongue CD and DVD in 2004 to hold fans over while the group recorded their major label debut.[31] The EP debuted at No. 153 on the Billboard 200, Fall Out Boy's first entry on that chart (their next entry week would be at No. 9 with From Under the Cork Tree). It also peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Heatseeker Albums and No. 10 on the Billboard Independent Albums.[32][33] This was followed by their third studio album, From Under the Cork Tree released on May 3, 2005, which was the band's mainstream breakthrough.[34] It has since been certified double platinum by the RIAA, with a sales total of more than 2.5 million.[34] It debuted and peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard 200, becoming the band's first top-10 album.[35] The chart-topping lead single "Sugar, We're Goin Down" reached No. 8 on the Hot 100 and received heavy airplay rotation at Pop and Alternative radio.[36] The album's second single, "Dance, Dance", also enjoyed mainstream success, peaking at No. 9 on the Hot 100 and becoming Fall Out Boy's second top-10 hit.[37] It won various awards and was certified platinum.[38] The band heavily toured in 2005 and 2006 in support of From Under the Cork Tree, including headlining Warped Tour, the Nintendo Fusion Tour, and the Black Clouds And Underdogs tour, as well as playing a secret show under the name of Saved Latin at a small venue.[39] Fall Out Boy was nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy Award in 2005.[40]

Stump performing with Fall Out Boy in 2006

Fall Out Boy's third studio effort, Infinity on High, was released to major chart success in 2007. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 260,000 sales, becoming the group's first No. 1 album and second top 10 release.[41][42] It also debuted atop other various Billboard charts and charted in the top five worldwide. Infinity was spurred on by the lead single, "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race", which hit No. 2. "Thnks fr th Mmrs", the second single from the album, peaked at No. 11. Fall Out Boy toured all year worldwide in support of it, with arena gigs in the US.[43][44][45][46]

Folie à Deux was released on December 10, 2008.[47] Its sales were less than stellar in comparison to Infinity on High, but gave the band its third consecutive top 10 album, debuting and peaking at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 with 150,000 opening week sales.[48] The lead single, "I Don't Care", landed at No. 21 on the Hot 100 and went Platinum. The band was the opening act for Blink-182's reunion tour in 2009. They released their first greatest hits album, Believers Never Die – Greatest Hits, later that year, featuring all of their previous single releases, two new songs, including the single "Alpha Dog", and two rarities. In late 2009 the band took an indefinite break to "decompress", with the band members embarking on various side projects, with Stump going solo, Trohman and Hurley forming heavy metal supergroup The Damned Things, and Wentz starting the electropop/experimental group Black Cards.[49][50]

On February 4, 2013, Fall Out Boy unexpectedly announced their return. April 12 of the same year, the band released a new album entitled, Save Rock and Roll, a new song, "My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)", and dates for a new tour. The band played their first show in over three years on the night of February 4 in Chicago. Save Rock and Roll peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 154,000 copies in its first week, becoming the band's 4th consecutive top 10 album.[51] With Fall Out Boy, Stump toured heavily throughout 2013 and 2014 on the album, selling out arenas worldwide, with bands such as Paramore on the Monumentour.[52] In October 2013, they released a new EP, PAX AM Days which they recorded in a two-day session with producer Ryan Adams.[53]

Sixth studio album American Beauty/American Psycho was released to become the band's third Billboard 200 No. 1 album, debuting with 192,000 first week sales and 218,000 equivalent album units.[54] The album was preceded by the triple Platinum top 10 single "Centuries".[55] "Uma Thurman" was released to mainstream radio on April 14, 2014, and peaked at 22 on the 'Billboard' Top 100, and were certified as Platinum in August 2015.[56]

In April 2017, Fall Out Boy released "Young and Menace", the lead single for the seventh studio album.[57] The band's seventh album Mania was officially released January 19, 2018 and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making it the band's third consecutive and fourth chart-topping debut overall.[58]

On August 23, 2018, the band released an EP called Lake Effect Kid. The EP includes a new version of a demo, with the same name, from the band's 2008 mixtape, CitizensFOB Mixtape: Welcome to the New Administration.[59][60]

In September 2018, Fall Out Boy headlined Wrigley Field in the band's hometown of Chicago, marking a milestone in their career as their first headline show at a stadium.[61]

On December 7, 2018, Fall Out Boy received their second Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album for MANIA.[62]

Solo career (2010–2012)

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In January 2010, Stump announced he was working on a self-written, performed and produced solo album. Later during that year he leaked the title of Soul Punk, which was eventually released on October 18, 2011.[63][64]

Stump explained that he named the album Soul Punk because he wanted to contribute to the musical vernacular of both. "I'm just as pissed off as I was while screaming in punk bands, but I feel like I'm directing it into something positive and centered around love." He created a video on his website that shows him playing numerous instruments, starting with drum kit then adding more such as synthesizer, cowbell, electric guitar and bass, amongst others.[63] He performed new songs at his debut solo performance at SXSW 2010 in Austin, Texas, including "As Long As I Know I'm Getting Paid" and "Love, Selfish Love", which may have originally been from an earlier version of his solo album, but have since been included as a part of his solo debut EP, Truant Wave.[65]

On November 29, 2010, Stump put up on his website two different versions of his debut song, "Spotlight", one called "Spotlight (Oh Nostalgia)", and the other "Spotlight (New Regrets)", with download links for both. Stump expressed that after months he still could not decide which version he liked better and asked his fans to vote on a poll for the version of the single they liked better and wanted to have on the album. The polls closed leaning toward "Spotlight (Oh Nostalgia)",[66] however Stump has since decided to include "Spotlight (New Regrets)" on Soul Punk and put "Spotlight (Oh Nostalgia)" on his debut EP, Truant Wave, claiming that the votes were too close and that he felt as if "Oh Nostalgia basically needed its own record", building Truant Wave around it.[67]

He released the first EP of his solo career, Truant Wave, digitally on February 22, 2011, through his own record label, Nervous Breakdance Media.[68] The EP consisted of songs Stump "felt strongly about but didn't have place for within the narrative of Soul Punk" and featured Alph-A-Bit, Om'mas Keith of Sa-Ra, David-Andrew "D.A." Wallach of Chester French, and Driis.[69]

On April 6, 2011, Stump contributed an original song, entitled "Saturday Night Again" to the album Download To Donate: Japan Tsunami Relief.[70][71]

A month later, on May 6, 2011, he updated his website and also posted to his Facebook and Twitter, announcing "I feel like I'm gonna explode 5.9.11" with a link which led to a video called "Tsar bomba", which was a video of a bomb explosion. The "I feel like I'm gonna explode" phrase came from his song "Explode", which Stump premiered at his live show and ended up on Soul Punk. "Explode" was released on May 9, 2011. NyMag.com commented that the song is "heavily indebted to Michael Jackson and, in good news for FOB loyalists, not totally unlike Stump's old band".[72] The song's video caption read "Soul Punk: coming late Summer". On June 27, 2011, Stump wrote on his Facebook and Twitter page, "Tuesday".[73] The next day (the Tuesday he was referring to), Stump released a remix of a Soul Punk track, "This City", featuring rapper Lupe Fiasco. On July 26, the remix was released as the album's first single to iTunes.[74]

Stump played twelve small shows around the United States in support of Soul Punk and Truant Wave. He visited Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The tour began on April 3, 2011, in Chicago and ended on April 15 in California. It was his first tour as a solo artist. Shows were also scheduled in London (2 dates); Paris and Cologne.[75] His five-piece backing band consists of bassist Matt Rubano (formerly of Taking Back Sunday), guitarist Michael Day, keyboardist/saxophonist Casey Benjamin (who has performed with Mos Def and Q-Tip), and drummer Skoota Warner.[76] With the addition of Janice Cruz Brooks singing background vocals for the New York City shows at Joe's Pub. He performed in a sleek black tuxedo, white moon boots and fingerless leather gloves, and on some songs he played the electric guitar. His setlist varied from show to show, and premiered new songs "Explode", "Allie", "Cryptozoology" and "Everybody Wants Somebody" which turned out to be Soul Punk tracks. Covers performed included "Cupid's Chokehold" by Gym Class Heroes, "All of the Lights" by Kanye West, "Kiss My Sass" by Cobra Starship, "Me and Mrs. Jones" by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, and "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Prince. He played songs from Truant Wave as well as "Spotlight (New Regrets)" which he previously released as a 7" vinyl.

In May 2011, Stump was the opening act for Bruno Mars and Janelle Monáe on their "Hooligans In Wondaland Tour" for four shows. He began his second US tour (first full-length headline tour) August 3, 2011. Prior to that he performed at Fuji Rock Festival in Japan on July 30.[77] As part of his US tour he played Lollapalooza in Chicago.[78] He announced a month-long US fall tour in support of Panic! at the Disco, beginning on October 9. After the tour, he headlined the Metro in Chicago. He has been a guest at many radio shows. His TV guest appearances include Good Morning New Orleans, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Hoppus on Music.

In a blog post in February 2012 after disappearing from the internet, Stump mentioned that he would halt performing. He stated that the relentless criticism he has received from Soul Punk and Fall Out Boy's latest release, Folie à Deux, felt like "some big cosmic sign that says I should disappear" and that although he was prepared for criticism, he was not prepared to accept that people who ostensibly supported something he was involved in would turn into "haters" and attack his ambition and slimmed down image. He went on to write "It's tempting to say I won't ever play/tour/record again, but I think that's probably just pent up poor-me emotional pessimism talking."[79]

On May 20, he returned to blog and offer an explanation of his lack of updates and his music career. Confirming by saying: "I won't ever quit music, I just may not release some of my own for a little bit" and that he may tour to support Soul Punk in the future. He says that in the last 6 months of going silent he has taken acting classes and co-written and collaborated with other musicians.[80] These collaborations include: Escape The Fate,[81] Kat Graham,[82] Amountboyz,[83][84] The King Blues,[85] All Time Low,[86] Before You Exit,[87] and Yellowcard.[88]

As of February 2013, Soul Punk has sold 23,000 copies in the US.[89]

On November 30, 2014, when asked if another solo album would be made, Stump responded, "There's hope but it will be a minute."[90]

On July 18, 2016, Stump won Best Vocalist at the 2016 Alternative Press Music Awards for his efforts in Fall Out Boy.[91]

In 2025, Stump appeared on ska band Catbite's EP, Doom Garden.[92] The song he appears on, "Tired of Talk", was released on March 26.[93]

Music projects

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Stump performing with Fall Out Boy in 2007

As a producer, along with a handful of Fall Out Boy tracks, Stump has worked with the Hush Sound on Like Vines, Gym Class Heroes on As Cruel As School Children and Cobra Starship on ¡Viva La Cobra!. He also produced the song "Little Weapon" on Lupe Fiasco's The Cool.[94] He was featured in a song by hip-hop group the Roots originally intended for their 2008 album Rising Down. In 2008, he executive- and co-produced the Cab's Whisper War and Gym Class Heroes' The Quilt, as well as several tracks on Tyga's No Introduction.

In addition to producing albums, Stump has also remixed various tracks for soundtracks or special releases. Among various others, he made a "Queen Of Apology" remix for The Sounds on the Snakes on a Plane soundtrack, a remix of the Fall Out Boy single "Dance, Dance" available on the "Sugar, We're Goin' Down" EP, a "Sugar, We're Goin Down" remix on Fall Out Boy's From Under the Cork Tree special edition release, and "Pace Yourself" for The Higher on their album, On Fire. He also remixed Good Charlotte's "Little Things" for their remix compilation, Greatest Remixes. [citation needed]

On February 1, 2009, Gretsch released the G5135CVT-PS Patrick Vaughn Stump Signature Series "STUMP-O-MATIC" Electromatic® CVT, based on their model body with personal stylings by Patrick Stump such as a "kill switch" and stripes. Also, Stump signed and gave away two of his signature guitars that he used to record Fall Out Boy's fifth album, Folie à Deux. He has another Stump-O-Matic with white and silver stripes, which he used for most of the guitar recording on Soul Punk and at his solo concerts.[95]

Stump appeared as a guest with Daryl Hall from Hall and Oates on Live From Daryl's House, playing guitar on several of Hall and Oates' own songs, as well as on a couple of Fall Out Boy selections, such as "Sugar, We're Goin Down" and "I Don't Care" and, additionally, performing as a drummer/vocalist on a version of "What a Catch Donnie."[96]

During the production of Soul Punk, Stump contributed a cover of Buddy Holly's "Everyday" to the 2011 tribute album, Listen to Me: Buddy Holly[97][98] to a positive reception. Victoria Asher provided backing vocals.[99] Stump and the album's contributing artists performed at the tribute event at the Music Box Theater.[100]

On September 23, 2012, Stump contributed lead guitar and vocals for a performance of "Black Hole Sun" with Robert Glasper Experiment at the London iTunes Festival. He later contributed vocals to the track "I Stand Alone", on the album Black Radio 2, which premiered September 23, 2013.[101]

He created his own version of the theme song for The CW's TV series, One Tree Hill, featured on the third episode of season 8, The Space in Between. He provided a song for Season 5 Episode 3 Big Trouble in Little Clerks 2 of Adult Swim's Robot Chicken in which he parodied James Cameron's Avatar. [citation needed]

In late 2014, he appeared on reality TV shows The Voice as an advisor and on The Sing-Off.[102]

On November 5, 2015, it was announced that Stump had written and produced a song called Trophy Boy for the soundtrack of the animated film Charming to be sung by High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale, Avril Lavigne and G.E.M.[103]

Stump composed an original ride score for the on-ride audio system for the enhanced Incredible Hulk Coaster, a roller coaster at Islands of Adventure theme park in Orlando, which re-opened on August 4, 2016.[104]

In early 2016, he was revealed to be contributing to Blink-182's fifth studio album, California.[105] Stump was later given songwriting credits on two songs off the album, Sober and San Diego. He also co-wrote 10 Victoria's Secret Angels for MAX's studio album Hell's Kitchen Angel,[106] who MAX described as 'one of his favorite collaborations'.[107]

Stump has song writing credits on Black Veil Brides frontman, Andy Black's, debut solo album The Shadow Side, contributing to the album's leading single, "We Don't Have to Dance".[108]

In addition to writing for other artists, Stump has been involved in the composition of original scores for a number of films. He scored the music for a short film adaptation of Alice In Wonderland, Wonderland, a comedic take on the classic tale, and worked on the music for Gnome Alone (2018) and the 2019 comedy-drama Changeland.[109]

In September, 2018, Stump announced he'd be the composer for the first feature film, entitled Spell, produced by Crush Pictures, a subsidiary of Crush Management of which Fall Out Boy and Stump are members.[110] Stump stated that the film's score was his real solo album; "I did the solo thing, and I loved making that record [2011's Soul Punk]. But now as a composer, I'm like, 'Oh, this is my solo record. This my real solo record, writing music for films, TV, and stuff.'"

A further composition effort of Stump includes his work on the original score for the 6-part documentary series Let Science Speak, which aims to combat the "escalating efforts to suppress environmental science and silence scientists".[111] On working on the documentary, Stump stated that he was first approached to compose only for the documentary's trailer, but was then asked to compose music for the whole series. Stump explained that composing is something he has always wanted to do, despite not being classically trained.[112]

Stump wrote the theme song and is the composer for 2021 animated television series Spidey and His Amazing Friends on Disney Junior.[113][114] He has also written songs for the Netflix animated series Dead End: Paranormal Park and composed the music for 2024 Netflix animated series Hot Wheels Let's Race.[115]

Stump composed his first film score with Sick Girl (2023).[116]

Acting work

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In January 2008, Stump was a guest star on Law & Order. He appeared in the second episode of Season 18 as Marty Dressler, a lowly employee of an electrical company, who is suspected in the kidnapping of the wife and daughter of an executive. The episode, "Darkness", aired on January 2, 2008, on NBC as part of the two-hour series season premiere. There was a rumor that he was not paid for this episode, but he has debunked that and said that he was paid well for his appearance.[117][118][119]

Stump made a short film in 2009, Moustachette[120][121] which was at film festivals. It stars Stump himself, Pete Wentz, and Yellowcard's Ryan Key. It was released online in September 2011.[122]

Stump guest-starred as a lab technician on an episode of House in the episode "We Need the Eggs" (season 8, episode 17), which aired on April 16, 2012.[123] He also made a cameo appearance in the 2008 film Sex Drive along with his Fall Out Boy bandmates.

Alongside his live-action appearances, Stump has partaken in some voice acting roles, such as a handful of Robot Chicken sketches and providing the voice for the character Ruberiot in the Disney XD cartoon Star vs. the Forces of Evil, where he also provided his vocal talents for the song "The Ballad of Star Butterfly".[124] In 2017, Stump guest starred, with his bandmates, in Cartoon Network's Teen Titans Go! playing himself in the first, third and fourth parts of "The Night Begins to Shine". Their cover of the title song from the special was commercially released.[125]

He has also appeared in The Young Blood Chronicles, Fall Out Boy's eleven-part music video story to support the band's 2013 album Save Rock and Roll with bandmates.

Stump performing in 2014

On July 24, 2025, it was announced that Stump would play Abel, the son of Adam, in the second season of Hazbin Hotel.[126]

Personal life

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Stump married his longtime girlfriend, Elisa Yao, in 2012. They live in Chicago together.[127][128] Stump announced in September 2014 that he and his wife were expecting their first child, and on 13 October their son Declan was born.[129]

Stump has ADHD.[130][131] He lost 65 pounds (29 kg) when Fall Out Boy went on hiatus, due in part to growing health issues.[132][133] Stump also has synesthesia, specifically grapheme–color and chromesthesia.[134][135]

In 2012, Stump was elected a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences's Chicago Chapter Governors.[136]

Artistry

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Stump occasionally sings in the falsetto register. His vocal style incorporating elements of jazz and blues music.[137]

Some of Stump's major influences are Michael Jackson, Prince, David Bowie, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, who are reflected specifically in Soul Punk.[138] Stump's influences also include bands such as The Beatles[139] and Green Day,[140] and artists such as Elvis Costello,[141][142][143][144] John Cage,[144] Marvin Gaye,[145] Nina Simone,[145] Tom Waits,[145] Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,[146] Ludwig van Beethoven,[146] Sergei Prokofiev,[146] Dmitri Shostakovich,[146] Igor Stravinsky, John Williams,[146] Danny Elfman,[146] Erich Wolfgang Korngold,[146] and Jerry Goldsmith.[146]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Studio album, with selected details and chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[147] 		JPN
[148] 		UK
[149]
Soul Punk
  • Released: October 18, 2011
  • Label: Island
  • Format: LP, CD, digital download, streaming
 47 61 143

Extended plays

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List of extended plays, with selected details and chart positions
Title EP details Peak chart positions
US
[147] 		US
Rock
[150] 		US
Alt.
[151] 		US
Ind.
[152]
Truant Wave
  • Released: February 22, 2011
  • Label: Nervous Breakdance Media
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 67 17 11 7

Arma Angelus

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Main article: Arma Angelus discography

Fall Out Boy

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Main article: Fall Out Boy discography

With other artists

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Year Song Contribution Artist Album
2005 "Cupid's Chokehold" (#4 Billboard Hot 100) Vocals Gym Class Heroes The Papercut Chronicles
"Everything Is Alright" Motion City Soundtrack Commit This to Memory
2006 "Second Chances" October Fall A Season In Hell
"Don't Wake Me Up" The Hush Sound Like Vines
"One Day I'll Stay Home" Misery Signals Mirrors
"Queen of Apology" Remix The Sounds Snakes on a Plane: The Album
"伝説の草原" Chemistry Re:fo(u)rm
2007 "If You Could Remember" Vocals Damnation A.D. In This Life or the Next
"One and Only" Co-wrote/vocals/guitar Timbaland Shock Value
"Clothes Off!!" Vocals Gym Class Heroes As Cruel as School Children
"Cupid's Chokehold"
"King of Wishful Thinking" New Found Glory From the Screen to Your Stereo Part II
"The City Is at War" Co-wrote/production/vocals Cobra Starship ¡Viva La Cobra!
"Guilty Pleasure"
"One Day, Robots Will Cry"
"Kiss My Sass"
"Damn You Look Good and I'm Drunk (Scandalous)"
"The World Has Its Shine (But I Would Drop It on a Dime)"
"Smile for the Paparazzi"
"Angie"
"Prostitution Is the World's Oldest Profession (And I, Dear Madame, Am a Professional)"
"My Moves Are White (White Hot, That Is)"
"Pleasure Ryland"
"Little Weapon" Lupe Fiasco Lupe Fiasco's the Cool
2008 "One of THOSE Nights" The Cab Whisper War
"Bounce"
"That '70s Song"
"I'm a Wonder"
"Birthday Girl" Vocals The Roots Rising Down
"Supersize Me" Production/vocals Tyga No Introduction
"Don't Regret It Now"
"Woww"
"Est. (80's Baby)"
"Guilty as Charged (song)" Gym Class Heroes The Quilt
"Drnk Txt Rmeo"
"Like Father, Like Son (Papa's Song)"
"Blinded by the Sun"
"Catch Me If You Can"
"Live a Little"
"No Place to Run"
"That's What It Takes, Dear" Vocals Kristeen Young Music For Strippers, Hookers, and The Odd On-Looker
"Little Things" Remix Good Charlotte Greatest Remixes
2009 "Open Happiness" Vocals Cee-Lo Green, Brendon Urie, Travie McCoy, and Janelle Monáe Coca-Cola Commercial
"You're Not In On The Joke" Cobra Starship Hot Mess
2010 "Feet Don't Fail" Claude Kelly Unknown
"The Other Side" Co-wrote Bruno Mars Doo-Wops & Hooligans
2011 "The Last Hero" Vocals XV Zero Heroes
"Bummed Out Blues" Murs Mursworld 2011 Winter/Spring
"All Your Heart" Transit Listen & Forgive
"Jock Powerviolence" Weekend Nachos Worthless
"Everyday" Song Cover Tribute Album Listen to Me: Buddy Holly
2012 "Here I Am Alive"[88] Co-wrote Yellowcard Southern Air
"Outlines" All Time Low Don't Panic
2013 "Picture Perfect" Escape the Fate Ungrateful
"Dancing With The Devil" Vocals Krewella Get Wet
"I Stand Alone" (#41 Japan Hot 100)[153] Robert Glasper Black Radio 2
2014 "Homeless Romantic"[154] Co-wrote Itch "The Deep End"
"Bottom Of The Glass"
2016 "10 Victoria's Secret Models" MAX "Hell's Kitchen Angel"
"Gibberish" Remix
"Run Away with Me" Carly Rae Jepsen "Emotion"
"Sober" Co-wrote Blink-182 "California"
"San Diego"
"Talk Too Much" Remix COIN How Will You Know If You Never Try
2019 "Same Drugs" Vocals Matt Nathanson Postcards (from Chicago)
"86 Missed Calls" Man with a Mission Break and Cross the Walls I
"Summer Days" Martin Garrix Summer Days
2020 "New Music Sucks" Posehn Grandpa Metal
2022 "Sound the Alarm" Co-wrote/Vocals/Guitar/Saxophone/Trumpet/Trombone Stu Brooks Sound the Alarm
2023 "Electric Touch" Vocals/Guitar/Production Taylor Swift Speak Now (Taylor's Version)
2025 "Like You" Vocals Hazbin Hotel cast Hazbin Hotel: Season Two (Original Soundtrack)
"Bad with Us"
"When I Think About the Future"
"Hear My Hope"

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2006 One Tree Hill Himself Episode: "Just Watch the Fireworks"
Saturday Night Live Co-host Episode: "Natalie Portman/Fall Out Boy"
2008 Law & Order Marty Dressler Episode: "Darkness"
Sex Drive Himself Film
2009 Moustachette Eugene Arlington Film; director, writer
2010 Na Zdorov 'ya Denver Film
2011 Robot Chicken Blue Monkey (voice) Episodes: "Big Trouble in Little Clerks 2"
'Gay' Tony Prince (voice) Episode: "Fool's Goldfinger"
2012 House Micah Episode: "We Need the Eggs"
2013 90210 Himself Episode: "Scandal Royale"
2014 The Voice Episode: "Live Show Results"
The Sing-Off Himself / Guest Judge Episode: "A Special Holiday Event"
2016 Robot Chicken Voice Episode: "Secret of the Flushed Footlong"
2017–2019 Star vs. the Forces of Evil Ruberiot (voice) Recurring; 7 episodes
2017 Teen Titans Go! Himself 3 episodes
Gnome Alone Alpha (voice) Film
2018 Let Science Speak N/a Film; composer
2019 Spell
Everybody's Everything
The Banana Splits Movie Film; composer
Changeland Film; composer; uncredited cameo
2020 Cake Composer
2021 Mark, Mary & Some Other People
Family Guy Tyler Episode: "And Then There's Fraud"
Gay Man Episode: "Customer of the Week"
Student Episode: "Meg Goes to College"
Black Friday N/a Film; composer
2021–present Spidey and His Amazing Friends Concert Announcer (voice)[155] Composer
Voice actor in "Doc Ock and the Rocktobots"
2022 Family Guy Singer Episode: "The Lois Quagmire"
Dead End: Paranormal Park Josh (voice) Composer
2023 Merry Little Batman N/a Film; composer
2024–2025 Hot Wheels Let's Race Composer
2025–present Hazbin Hotel Abel / Hatchet (voice)[156] 4 episodes
Bat-Fam N/a Composer
2025 Lego Marvel Avengers: Strange Tails Pyro (voice) Disney+ Television film

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Patrick Vaughn Stump (born Patrick Martin Stumph; April 27, 1984) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Fall Out Boy. Born in Evanston, Illinois, and raised in nearby Glenview, Stump joined Fall Out Boy in 2001 after initially serving as a drummer for the group's early lineup before transitioning to his primary roles as frontman and primary songwriter. The band achieved commercial success with multi-platinum albums such as From Under the Cork Tree (2005) and Infinity on High (2007), propelled by Stump's distinctive falsetto vocals and contributions to the pop-punk and emo genres. During Fall Out Boy's hiatus from 2009 to 2013, Stump pursued a solo career, releasing the EP Truant Wave in 2011 and the album Soul Punk later that year, which showcased his versatility across soul, funk, and rock influences while addressing personal health challenges including prediabetes and asthma that prompted significant weight loss. He has also worked as a producer and collaborator with artists like Timbaland and contributed to soundtracks and voice acting, including a guest appearance on the medical drama House. Fall Out Boy's enduring longevity, marked by over two decades of activity and recent reflections on their improbable persistence, underscores Stump's role in evolving the band's sound toward broader rock and electronic elements.

Early life

Childhood and family background

Patrick Vaughn Stump, born Patrick Martin Stumph on April 27, 1984, in Evanston, Illinois, was raised primarily in the nearby suburb of Glenview. He grew up in a household headed by his father, David Stumph, a folk active in Chicago's during the late 1970s alongside figures like and , and his mother, Patricia Vaughn Stumph, a retired . As the youngest of three siblings, including an older brother Kevin and sister Megan, Stump experienced family changes when his parents separated around age eight. The Stumph home environment provided early immersion in music through David's extensive record collection, which spanned genres including folk, fusion , R&B, and , fostering Stump's broad auditory influences from a young age. This domestic setting, marked by his father's performing background rather than formal instruction, encouraged self-directed musical exploration predating any structured lessons.

Initial musical interests and education

Stump grew up in , and attended , from which he graduated in 2002. There, he began exploring music more seriously during his teenage years, though he pursued no formal conservatory or specialized musical education. Instead, his development as a stemmed from self-directed learning, particularly teaching himself guitar without structured lessons. His early musical pursuits were heavily influenced by artists like Prince and , whom he has described as obsessive inspirations shaping his initial experiments with the instrument. Stump's self-taught approach extended to an early fascination with multi-instrumentalism, as he sought to master various tools beyond guitar to fuel his creative process. This period also marked his first forays into songwriting, often characterized by trial-and-error composition amid local scene involvement. Additionally, Stump experiences , associating specific colors with letters and numbers, which he has credited with enhancing his sensory perception of music and aiding intuitive arrangements. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Stump participated in Chicago's community, briefly joining the band as drummer in 2002 prior to its dissolution. This stint represented one of his initial group experiments, focusing on and ensemble dynamics rather than lead vocals or songwriting leadership, and highlighted his adaptability across roles in informal, high-energy settings.

Musical career

Formation of Fall Out Boy and early recordings (2001–2004)

Fall Out Boy formed in 2001 in Wilmette, Illinois—a suburb of Chicago—when bassist Pete Wentz and guitarist Joe Trohman initiated the project as a pop-punk outlet separate from their involvement in the local hardcore punk scene. Guitarist Joe Trohman recruited Patrick Stump through shared musical interests, leading Stump to join as lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist; although initially positioned as bassist, Stump shifted roles after an early guitarist departed just before the band's debut performance, necessitating his quick self-teaching of guitar alongside vocal responsibilities. Drummer Andy Hurley joined the lineup in early 2003, solidifying the core group amid Chicago's underground punk circuit. The band's inaugural recording, a split EP with Project issued on May 28, 2002, by independent label Uprising Records, included three Fall Out Boy tracks—"Growing Up," "Switchblades and Infidelity," and "Moving Pictures"—that marked an initial pivot from the members' hardcore influences toward a more accessible, melodic aesthetic emphasizing Stump's vocal delivery and rhythmic guitar work. This release captured the grassroots energy of their scene origins, with Stump emerging as the primary musical while Wentz handled . Follow-up efforts included the Evening Out with Your Girlfriend, recorded between February and September 2002 and released on March 25, 2003, also via Uprising, which further honed this sound through Stump's songwriting focus on catchy hooks and layered instrumentation. Independent deals with labels like Uprising enabled small-scale production and distribution, allowing Fall Out Boy to cultivate a regional following through DIY tours starting with their first show at DePaul University's cafeteria in 2001 and extending into Midwest venues by 2003–2004. These efforts relied on Stump's dominant contributions to melodies and arrangements, which differentiated the band from stricter hardcore acts and built momentum via local punk festivals and shared bills, without yet venturing into national promotion.

Rise to mainstream success (2005–2009)

Fall Out Boy's second studio album, From Under the Cork Tree, marked their breakthrough to mainstream success upon its release on May 3, 2005, debuting at number 9 on the Billboard 200 chart. The lead single "Sugar, We're Goin Down" reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, propelled by Patrick Stump's distinctive falsetto vocals and the band's pop-punk hooks, while subsequent singles like "Dance, Dance" further boosted radio and MTV airplay. The album earned the band a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist at the 2006 ceremony and achieved multi-platinum status through sustained sales driven by Stump's melodic songwriting contributions, where he adapted bassist Pete Wentz's lyrical concepts into infectious structures. The band supported the album with the Black Clouds and Underdogs Tour, escalating from club venues to larger theaters amid growing media exposure on outlets like , which amplified Stump's role as the charismatic frontman handling lead vocals and . Their third album, , released February 6, 2007, debuted at number 1 on the with 260,000 first-week sales, incorporating genre experiments like the guest feature on "Thriller" and R&B influences from producers such as Babyface, reflecting Stump's expanding and production input on select tracks. Stump's musical arrangements evolved toward hip-hop and soul elements, diverging from pure while maintaining chart dominance with singles like "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race," which topped the Billboard Hot 100. Infinity on High was promoted via the arena-scale Young Wild Things Tour in fall 2007, featuring support acts like Gym Class Heroes and playing to thousands nightly, solidifying Fall Out Boy's status as a major act. However, their fourth album, Folie à Deux, released December 16, 2008, debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200 with lower first-week sales of around 218,000 copies and received a gold certification from the RIAA on January 27, 2009, signaling a commercial dip amid Stump's push for theatrical, less punk-oriented sounds with guest vocalists and orchestral elements. Stump co-wrote melodies and handled primary vocals, but internal tensions over creative direction and burnout—exacerbated by Wentz's personal struggles—culminated in the band's November 2009 announcement of an indefinite hiatus, with Stump citing a need for individual artistic exploration.

Band hiatus and solo debut (2009–2012)

Fall Out Boy entered an indefinite hiatus on November 20, 2009, after years of relentless touring, recording, and internal tensions exacerbated by the underwhelming reception of their 2008 album Folie à Deux, which contributed to creative exhaustion among members including Stump. Stump publicly articulated the need for a break, stating in contemporaneous interviews that he and guitarist Joe Trohman were more vocal about burnout compared to bassist Pete Wentz, who initially underestimated his own fatigue. This period allowed Stump to focus on personal health improvements and musical experimentation outside the band's pop-punk framework, marking a deliberate pivot toward solo endeavors motivated by a desire to explore broader influences without group dynamics. Stump launched his solo career with the EP Truant Wave, released digitally via iTunes on February 22, 2011, through his independent label Nervous Breakdance Media. The five-track EP introduced a genre shift to funky R&B-infused pop and soul elements, with Stump handling production, vocals, and multi-instrumentation on songs like "Spotlight (Oh Nostalgia)" and "Truant Wave," reflecting themes of nostalgia and self-reinvention amid his physical transformation and departure from punk aesthetics. This was followed by his debut full-length album Soul Punk on October 18, 2011, distributed by Island Records, featuring 11 tracks such as "Explode," "This City," and "Dance Miserable," where Stump again self-produced nearly every element, emphasizing groovy basslines, horn sections, and falsetto-driven melodies drawn from influences like Prince and Michael Jackson. The solo output received generally positive critical feedback for Stump's songwriting versatility and production ambition, with reviewers praising the departure from Fall Out Boy's sound as a mature evolution, though some noted its eclectic nature challenged expectations from his punk fanbase. Commercially, response was moderate; the single "Spotlight (New Regrets)," previewed in late 2010 with variants including an acoustic version, garnered niche airplay but failed to achieve significant chart peaks, peaking outside major U.S. Hot 100 territory and reflecting limited mainstream crossover. In reflective posts during this era, Stump addressed fan backlash to his stylistic and personal changes, including and genre experimentation, framing the hiatus as essential for artistic autonomy despite perceptions of him as a "has-been" at age 27.

Fall Out Boy reunion and contemporary era (2013–present)

Fall Out Boy reunited in early 2013 after a four-year hiatus, releasing their fifth studio album Save Rock and Roll on April 12, 2013, through Island Records. The album incorporated electronic and rap elements, diverging from prior pop-punk roots, with guest appearances including Elton John on the title track, Big Sean on "The Mighty Fall," and Courtney Love on "Rat a Tat." Lead single "My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)" peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved double platinum certification by the RIAA. Patrick Stump, as lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, contributed to the album's production and emphasized in interviews that solo pursuits during the break enhanced the band's creative dynamics upon reunion. The band continued with American Beauty/American Psycho, their sixth album, released January 16, 2015, also via Island Records. It featured singles like "Centuries," which reached number 10 on the Hot 100 and earned quadruple platinum status, alongside "Uma Thurman" and "Irresistible" featuring Demi Lovato; the album itself was certified platinum. In 2018, Fall Out Boy issued M A N I A, their seventh studio album on January 19, maintaining a pop-oriented sound with tracks such as "The Last of the Real Ones" and "Champion." Subsequent releases included the eighth album So Much (For) Stardust on March 24, 2023, produced by Neal Avron and issued by Fueled by Ramen and Elektra Records, marking a return to rock influences. Touring efforts encompassed the Hella Mega Tour in 2021 alongside Green Day and Weezer, delayed from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the headline So Much For (Tour) Dust, launching with a sold-out show at Chicago's Wrigley Field on June 21, 2023. In 2025, Fall Out Boy celebrated the 20th anniversary of their 2005 breakthrough From Under the Cork Tree with a super deluxe reissue announced on August 27 and released October 17, featuring remastered audio, live and acoustic tracks, and previously unreleased material like "Start Today." The original album received 5× platinum certification from the RIAA in September 2025. Post-2013 output has amassed billions of streams on platforms like Spotify, with the band's catalog exceeding 9.8 billion plays, underscoring sustained commercial viability. Stump has attributed the group's longevity to adaptability and fortune in maintaining relevance across eras.

Ongoing solo and collaborative work

Stump has maintained a selective approach to solo and collaborative musical pursuits since Fall Out Boy's 2013 reunion, producing no full-length solo albums but contributing to targeted projects that showcase his songwriting, production, and multi-instrumental skills outside the band's core output. His work emphasizes behind-the-scenes roles, such as composing and performing for media soundtracks, while avoiding extensive solo touring or releases that might conflict with group priorities. A notable ongoing venture involves original compositions for Disney Junior animated series, where Stump wrote, produced, and performed upbeat, family-oriented tracks blending pop-rock elements with his signature falsetto vocals and guitar arrangements. For Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends, he delivered the 2021 EP Disney Junior Music: Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends, featuring songs like "Super Hero" and "Spin, Spin, Spin," which integrate heroic themes with accessible hooks for young audiences. This collaboration extended into 2025 with singles such as those for Marvel's Spidey and Iron Man: Avengers Team-Up!, highlighting his adaptability in crafting narrative-driven music. In adult-oriented collaborations, Stump provided songwriting credits for Andy Black's 2016 debut solo single "We Don't Have to Dance," co-authoring the track's lyrics and structure to infuse energy into Biersack's project, as confirmed in production discussions. More recently, he contributed guest vocals to Motion City Soundtrack's "Particle Physics" in 2025, reuniting with emo-punk peers on their first album in over a decade and demonstrating his continued affinity for genre-blending features. These efforts underscore a pattern of exploratory contributions—often involving production and instrumentation—without pursuing standalone solo prominence.

Musical style and artistry

Key influences

Patrick Stump has cited a range of artists as formative influences on his musical tastes, including Prince, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Elvis Costello, and Tom Waits. He has described particular albums by these artists as life-changing, such as Tom Waits's Small Change (1976), David Bowie's Low (1977), and works by Elvis Costello, which introduced him to sophisticated songwriting and genre-blending arrangements during his formative years. Stump has emphasized obsessions with Prince and Bowie specifically, noting their impact on his self-taught approach to musicianship as he explored guitar and composition independently. His early exposure to R&B and jazz stemmed from his father's record collection, which included jazz fusion and R&B albums that broadened his appreciation for rhythmic complexity and soulful expression beyond rock paradigms. This foundation complemented his admiration for Michael Jackson, whose work like the "Thriller" single profoundly affected Stump's perception of pop craftsmanship and emotional delivery. Stump also drew from punk and emo scenes, particularly citing and vocalist Chris Conley as key singing inspirations that instilled a raw, emotive edge to his foundational listening habits. These influences informed his early self-teaching process, where he internalized diverse stylistic elements through obsessive playback and imitation rather than formal instruction. Stump experiences synesthesia, associating sounds with colors, which he has linked to his perceptual processing of music from these influences, enhancing his intuitive grasp of harmonic and melodic textures.

Vocal style and instrumentation

Patrick Stump's vocal range extends approximately three octaves as a lyric tenor, typically from E2 to C6, enabling transitions between chest voice lows and falsetto highs. His falsetto is marked by a warm, fluttering vibrato and delicate timbre, allowing precise control over extended notes in demanding rock contexts. This proficiency supports a soulful quality, with smooth phrasing that integrates pop-punk rasp and R&B inflection, as evidenced in belted passages where he mixes chest and head voice to avoid strain. In instrumentation, Stump serves as Fall Out Boy's rhythm guitarist, favoring electric models like the Gibson SG Special and Fender Telecaster for layered, melodic support rather than solos. His keyboard and piano skills stand out for harmonic complexity, often self-recorded on solo efforts alongside drums, bass, and synths, demonstrating multi-instrumental command in studio settings. Stump's production involves engineering vocals for clarity and melody emphasis, refining raw takes through compression and layering to enhance timbre across genres. Live, he adapts delivery for punk intensity or subtler dynamics, sustaining range consistency amid physical demands, though asthma requires management to preserve vocal health.

Evolution across genres and projects

Patrick Stump's stylistic progression commenced in Chicago's hardcore punk milieu during the late 1990s, with occasional drumming contributions to Arma Angelus, a band rooted in aggressive metalcore characterized by breakdowns and screamed vocals. This phase yielded to pop-punk anthems upon Fall Out Boy's formation in 2001, where Stump's role as lead vocalist emphasized melodic structures, falsetto hooks, and guitar-driven energy, adapting from the intensity of hardcore to broader accessibility driven by collaborative band dynamics seeking escapist songcraft. The band's 2009 hiatus catalyzed Stump's solo exploration, culminating in the 2011 album Soul Punk, which infused R&B grooves, funk rhythms, and club-pop sensibilities influenced by Michael Jackson and Prince, with Stump handling all instrumentation to prioritize vocal soulfulness over punk aggression. Post-reunion in 2013, Fall Out Boy integrated these elements into hybrid electronic-rock frameworks, as in Save Rock and Roll, featuring synth-heavy production and genre-defying collaborations that blended pop experimentation with rock foundations, reflecting causal interplay between Stump's solo maturation and group evolution amid shifting industry demands. Punk purists critiqued these transitions—particularly the R&B pivot—as "selling out" for prioritizing commercial polish over raw ethos, with Stump noting audience resistance during Soul Punk tours diminished creative joy. However, genre blending substantiated longevity, enabling sustained chart performance and arena tours into the 2020s by adapting to pop evolutions without diluting core appeal, as opposed to purist stasis that often curtails relevance. In 2023 reflections, Stump emphasized avoiding nostalgic throwbacks to foster genuine progression, while 2024 discussions on ska integrations underscored balancing broad accessibility with personal influences for enduring integrity.

Other professional endeavors

Acting appearances

Stump's acting endeavors have been sporadic and secondary to his musical career, consisting mainly of guest spots on live-action television series and voice roles in animated media. These appearances often portray him in supporting or cameo capacities, without indicating a sustained pursuit of acting. In the February 6, 2008, episode "Darkness" of Law & Order (Season 18, Episode 2), Stump played Marty Dressler, a junior employee at an electrical company suspected in a murder tied to corporate negligence. His character faces interrogation amid revelations of unsafe practices leading to a deadly blackout. Stump appeared in the April 16, 2012, episode "We Need the Eggs" of House M.D. (Season 8, Episode 17), portraying Micah, a young hospital employee and musician who forms a romantic connection with Dr. Chi Park, including scenes of guitar jamming. Stump has provided voice work for animated projects, including Ruberiot in Star vs. the Forces of Evil (2015), a bard character involved in musical kingdom events; Patrick in Teen Titans Go! (2013); and various roles in Robot Chicken sketches. Additional credits encompass unnamed voices in films such as The Lego Batman Movie (2017) and Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018), as well as a concert announcer in Spidey and His Amazing Friends (2023 episode). He is also set to voice Abel in Season 2 of Hazbin Hotel.

Production and contributions to other artists

Stump produced Gym Class Heroes' third studio album, As Cruel as School Children, released July 25, 2006, blending rap-rock elements with pop hooks; the project included tracks like "Cupid's Chokehold," where he contributed lead and backing vocals alongside production duties. In 2008, he handled production for Cobra Starship's second album, ¡Viva la Cobra!, incorporating dance-punk and synth-pop influences, with his backing vocals appearing on multiple tracks such as "Guilty Pleasure" and "Kiss My Sass"; the album debuted at number 80 on the Billboard 200. Transitioning to songwriting credits in the 2010s, Stump co-wrote "The Other Side" for Bruno Mars' 2010 EP It's Better If You Don't Understand (later reissued on Doo-Wops & Hooligans), a funk-infused pop track featuring CeeLo Green and B.o.B. that reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100. He also co-wrote Yellowcard's "Here I Am Alive" from their 2011 album When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes, merging alternative rock with orchestral pop arrangements. These contributions demonstrate Stump's adaptability across hip-hop-inflected rock, electronic pop, and mainstream funk, often facilitating crossover appeal by integrating rhythmic guitar riffs and layered harmonies into diverse genres.

Personal life

Marriage and family

Stump married his longtime girlfriend, Elisa Yao, on September 29, 2012, in Chicago. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Declan, on October 15, 2014. Their second son, Antero, was born in December 2016. Stump and Yao maintain a low-profile family life in the Chicago suburbs, including Glenview, where they owned a home until selling it in August 2021. Stump has spoken positively about fatherhood, expressing appreciation for the phase where his children view him as "cool" and actively follow his band's performances during tours, helping him balance professional commitments with parenting. The family has avoided public scandals or controversies, prioritizing privacy amid Stump's music career.

Health issues and lifestyle changes

During Fall Out Boy's hiatus announced in October 2009, Stump was diagnosed with pre-diabetes and asthma, conditions he linked to his obesity and lifestyle at the time. He reported that his excess weight exacerbated asthma attacks, rendering performing difficult. In response, Stump undertook significant lifestyle modifications, reducing calorie intake and incorporating regular exercise, resulting in a 60-pound weight loss by 2011. He described the process as requiring discipline in portion control and physical activity rather than extreme measures, emphasizing sustainability over rapid change. These adjustments alleviated his symptoms, enabling improved physical stamina for subsequent solo performances and, upon the band's 2013 reunion, demanding tour schedules. Stump has since maintained this regimen as an ongoing commitment, viewing health management as essential for professional longevity rather than a temporary fix. In reflections, he rejected narratives framing his prior weight as preferable, asserting that obesity undermined well-being and that the changes enhanced his quality of life without relying on external validation. No further major health disclosures have emerged, with his sustained activity in music indicating effective long-term management.

Reception and legacy

Commercial achievements and awards

Fall Out Boy's recorded output has garnered substantial commercial metrics, with the band accumulating over 7.5 million album sales worldwide as of 2025. Their 2005 album From Under the Cork Tree reached five-times platinum certification from the RIAA on August 27, 2025, equivalent to 5 million units shipped in the United States. Infinity on High (2007) achieved platinum status, reflecting over 1 million units. Touring has further evidenced the band's viability, with Fall Out Boy grossing $35.9 million across 42 shows in 2024 per Billboard's Year in Touring report. Earlier efforts, such as the American Beauty/American Psycho Tour leg with Wiz Khalifa in 2015, generated $18.2 million. Participation in the Hella Mega Tour alongside Green Day and Weezer contributed to a combined $67.3 million gross over select North American dates in 2021. The group earned Grammy Award nominations, including Best New Artist in 2006 and Best Rock Album for M A N I A in 2019. Stump's solo debut Soul Punk (2011) entered the Billboard 200 at No. 47, selling about 9,000 copies in its first week, adding modestly to his catalog amid the band's hiatus.

Critical assessments and fan perspectives

Critics have praised Patrick Stump's vocal style for its emotional depth and versatility, particularly in conveying nuanced sentiment beyond mere technical proficiency, as noted in a 2014 analysis highlighting his ability to infuse pop-punk with genuine expressiveness. However, some reviewers have critiqued early belting techniques for straining into raspiness due to over-reliance on chest voice, though Stump refined this over time for greater control in higher registers. Assessments of Fall Out Boy's post-hiatus evolution often highlight tensions between Stump's innovative vocal experimentation and perceived dilution through pop-leaning production. The 2018 album , for instance, drew criticism for its heavy synthesis and EDM influences, which some outlets described as a jarring shift from the band's emo-rock roots, transforming introspective themes into arena-oriented "jock jams" amid a scrapped initial recording process. Loyal fans echoed this in reviews labeling it a "poor transition into pop genre," arguing it alienated core audiences seeking the rawer sound of earlier works like . In contrast, defenders view such adaptability as pragmatic, enabling sustained in a changing music landscape rather than rigid adherence to punk origins. Fan perspectives reveal divides, with purists accusing Fall Out Boy of "selling out" through mainstream crossovers and collaborations, a charge Stump addressed in a 2008 interview by emphasizing artistic intent over commercial pandering. Aggregated forum discussions, including Reddit threads, frequently complain about setlists favoring recent singles over deep cuts from pre-hiatus eras, fostering perceptions of prioritizing mass appeal. Yet, other fans appreciate the band's evolution as evidence of growth, countering purist disdain with arguments that longevity stems from flexibility, not betrayal of ethos. Stump's solo efforts, such as Soul Punk (2011), receive mixed evaluations: lauded for catchiness and Stump's multi-instrumental prowess by some, but faulted by others for overwhelming his distinctive voice with "busy backdrops and distracting disco effects." In a 2024 interview, Stump attributed the band's endurance to "ridiculous luck" rather than inevitability, underscoring a self-aware humility amid debates over whether sustained success reflects merit or fortuitous timing. This perspective aligns with broader fan acknowledgments that while commercialization invites scorn from ideological holdouts, it pragmatically sustains careers in an industry favoring hits over purity.

Broader cultural impact and criticisms

Fall Out Boy, led by Patrick Stump's distinctive falsetto and melodic songwriting, played a pivotal role in mainstreaming pop-punk and emo during the mid-2000s, transforming niche underground scenes into commercial phenomena that shaped youth culture through introspective, reference-laden lyrics and high-energy hooks. This evolution infused punk with broader pop accessibility, influencing subsequent acts in the 2010s by prioritizing emotional narrative over raw aggression, though critics argue it accelerated the genre's dilution through polished production that prioritized radio-friendliness over punk's anti-establishment roots. Stump's contributions underscore a career spanning over two decades, an outlier in an industry marked by rapid turnover where most bands dissolve post-peak, sustained by adaptive reinvention amid shifting trends from to electronic-infused rock. By 2025, reflections on albums like highlight this enduring resonance, positioning Fall Out Boy's output as a cultural anchor that connects generational fanbases without reliance on transient hype cycles. Critiques portraying the band's ascent as unmerited often overlook empirical evidence of their foundational grind: emerging from Chicago's hardcore and punk circuits in 2001, they endured exhaustive van tours and independent releases before major-label traction, building success through relentless performance and scene networking rather than external favoritism or identity-driven narratives. This causal path—rooted in pre-fame demos and regional shows—demonstrates merit-based persistence, countering claims of facile commercialization by evidencing strategic evolution as a response to market realities, not abandonment of ethos.

Discography

Solo studio albums

Soul Punk, Stump's debut solo studio album, was released on October 18, 2011, by Island Records. The record represented a departure from Fall Out Boy's pop-punk style, incorporating R&B, soul, and pop elements, with Stump handling vocals, instrumentation, and production. Key tracks include "Explode," an upbeat opener emphasizing personal reinvention, and "This City," which explores urban isolation through layered harmonies and retro influences. The album comprises 12 original songs, recorded primarily in Stump's home studio. No subsequent solo studio albums followed Soul Punk, reflecting Stump's focus on band commitments and selective project choices rather than prolific solo output.

Solo extended plays

Truant Wave, Stump's debut solo extended play, was released digitally on February 22, 2011, through his independent label Nervous Breakdance Media, initially as an iTunes exclusive. The six-track EP featured self-produced recordings emphasizing electronic pop, funk, and R&B elements, marking an experimental departure from Fall Out Boy's pop-punk sound toward more club-oriented and soul-inflected production. Stump handled primary instrumentation and vocals alone, compiling tracks originally developed during Fall Out Boy's hiatus as a low-stakes creative outlet. The release served as a precursor to Stump's full-length debut Soul Punk, with several songs reworked or excluded from that album to highlight raw, unpolished demos. A limited-edition 12-inch neon green vinyl pressing followed on June 9, 2011, available via Stump's webstore, appealing to collectors despite the EP's digital-first nature. Its free or low-barrier digital availability facilitated widespread streaming and downloads, underscoring Stump's pivot to accessible, genre-blending solo work amid the band's indefinite pause.

Fall Out Boy contributions

Patrick Stump has been the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Fall Out Boy since the band's formation, providing vocals and composing the music for the majority of their songs, with lyrics primarily written by bassist Pete Wentz. His contributions include music and vocal performances on all studio albums, starting with Take This to Your Grave (May 6, 2003), From Under the Cork Tree (May 3, 2005), Infinity on High (February 6, 2007), and Folie à Deux (December 16, 2008). Following the band's hiatus from 2009 to 2013, Stump resumed these roles on subsequent releases: Save Rock and Roll (May 24, 2013), American Beauty/American Psycho (January 16, 2015), Mania (January 19, 2018), and So Much (For) Stardust (March 24, 2023). Stump's songwriting emphasizes melodic structures and vocal hooks, evident in singles like "Dance, Dance" and "Sugar, We're Goin Down" from From Under the Cork Tree, where he crafted the music to complement Wentz's lyrical themes. Over the band's discography, his production involvement grew, including co-production credits on Infinity on High and later albums, influencing a shift from pop-punk roots to broader electronic and rock fusion elements. In 2025, a 20th anniversary edition of From Under the Cork Tree was released, featuring remastered tracks, bonus content, and Stump's reflections on the album's creation, extending the reach of his original contributions.

Collaborations and other releases

Prior to the formation of Fall Out Boy, Stump contributed guitar and occasional drums to the Chicago-based metalcore band Arma Angelus, active from 1998 to 2002. The band's releases during Stump's involvement included the EP The Grave End of the Shovel in 2000 on Let It Burn Records and Happy Couples Never Last Records, and the full-length album Where Sleeplessness Is Rest from Nightmares in 2001. Stump provided guest vocals on Gym Class Heroes' "Clothes Off!!", the fifth single from their 2006 album As Cruel as School Children, released via Decaydance and Fueled by Ramen; he also co-produced the track alongside Cool & Dre. On New Found Glory's 2007 covers album From the Screen to Your Stereo Part II, Stump contributed lead and guest vocals to the cover of "The King of Wishful Thinking", originally by Go West, featured as track 12. Stump appeared as a guest collaborator on Andy Black's (Black Veil Brides frontman Andy Biersack's solo project) 2016 debut album The Shadow Side, contributing to the track "We Don't Have to Dance" alongside producer John Feldmann.

Filmography

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