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Fall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy is an American rock band formed in Wilmette, Illinois, in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist Patrick Stump, bassist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley. They are primarily known for their contributions to pop punk and emo genres, characterized by their catchy hooks and introspective lyrics. The band's breakthrough album, "From Under the Cork Tree" (2005), featured hits like "Sugar, We're Goin Down" and "Dance, Dance," propelling them to mainstream success. Their follow-up albums, including "Infinity on High" (2007) and "Folie à Deux" (2008), further solidified their status, with songs like "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race" and "I Don't Care." After a hiatus from 2010 to 2013, Fall Out Boy made a successful comeback with "Save Rock and Roll," which included the chart-topping single "My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)." The band has influenced a generation of musicians and helped popularize pop punk revival in the 2000s, blending elements of rock, punk, and pop, and maintaining a significant impact on the music scene.

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