Fall Out Boy: Our Lawyer Made Us Change the Name of This So We Wouldn't Get Sued

Fall Out Boy is an American rock band from Wilmette, Illinois, formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Patrick Stump, bassist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley. Fall Out Boy has released seven studio albums, including their debut album Take This to Your Grave (2003) and their most recent album M A N I A (2018). The band has sold over 30 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music groups of the 21st century. Fall Out Boy has won numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards and five MTV Video Music Awards.

Fall Out Boy - Our Lawyer Made Us Change The Name of This Book So We Wouldn't Get Sued: The Biography

by Glenn Selby

4.6 out of 5

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Early years

Fall Out Boy was formed in 2001 by Stump, Wentz, and Trohman. The band's name is a reference to the comic book character Radioactive Man, whose sidekick is named Fallout Boy. The band's early sound was influenced by pop punk and emo, and their lyrics often dealt with themes of love, loss, and heartbreak.

Fall Out Boy's debut album, Take This to Your Grave, was released in 2003. The album was a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies in the United States. The album's lead single, "Sugar, We're Goin Down", became a hit on both alternative and mainstream radio stations. Fall Out Boy's second album, From Under the Cork Tree, was released in 2005. The album was an even bigger commercial success than its predecessor, selling over 7 million copies in the United States. The album's lead single, "Dance, Dance", became a top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Mainstream success

Fall Out Boy's third album, Infinity on High, was released in 2007. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over 6 million copies in the United States. The album's lead single, "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race", became a top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Fall Out Boy's fourth album, Folie à Deux, was released in 2008. The album debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over 2 million copies in the United States. The album's lead single, "I Don't Care", became a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Fall Out Boy's fifth album, Save Rock and Roll, was released in 2013. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over 2 million copies in the United States. The album's lead single, "My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)", became a top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Fall Out Boy's sixth album, American Beauty/American Psycho, was released in 2015. The album debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over 1 million copies in the United States. The album's lead single, "Centuries", became a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Fall Out Boy's seventh album, M A N I A, was released in 2018. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over 1 million copies in the United States. The album's lead single, "Champion", became a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Musical style

Fall Out Boy's musical style has been described as pop punk, emo, and alternative rock. The band's early sound was influenced by pop punk bands such as Blink-182 and Green Day. However, the band's sound has evolved over the years, and their later albums have incorporated elements of alternative rock, pop, and even hip hop. Fall Out Boy's lyrics often deal with themes of love, loss, and heartbreak. The band's songs are often characterized by their catchy melodies and clever lyrics.

Legacy

Fall Out Boy is one of the most successful rock bands of the 21st century. The band has sold over 30 million records worldwide and has won numerous awards. Fall Out Boy's music has been praised for its catchy melodies, clever lyrics, and energetic live performances. The band has been credited with helping to revive pop punk and emo in the early 2000s. Fall Out Boy continues to be one of the most popular and influential rock bands in the world.

Discography

* Take This to Your Grave (2003) * From Under the Cork Tree (2005) * Infinity on High (2007) * Folie à Deux (2008) * Save Rock and Roll (2013) * American Beauty/American Psycho (2015) * M A N I A (2018)

Awards

* Grammy Awards * Best Rock Album for Infinity on High (2008) * Best Pop Punk Album for Save Rock and Roll (2014) * Best Rock Album for M A N I A (2019) * MTV Video Music Awards * Video of the Year for "Dance, Dance" (2006) * Best Group Video for "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race" (2007) * Best Rock Video for "I Don't Care" (2008) * Best Editing for "My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)" (2013) * Best Rock Video for "Centuries" (2015)

Fall Out Boy - Our Lawyer Made Us Change The Name of This Book So We Wouldn't Get Sued: The Biography

by Glenn Selby

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1329 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	277 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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