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Peter Lewis Kingston Wentz III (born on June 5, 1979) better known as Pete Wentz,[1] is an American bassist and songwriter. He is most famous for his work with the Chicago-based band Fall Out Boy. In recent years, he has also become an entrepreneur and the host of the MTV program, FNMTV.
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![]() Wentz at the Blender Sessions at the Hard Rock Hotel in 2007. | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Peter Lewis Kingston Wentz III |
Born | June 5, 1979 |
Origin | Wilmette, Illinois, United States |
Genres | Electropop, dancehall, pop punk, pop rock, emo, post-hardcore, metalcore |
Instruments | Bass |
Years active | 1992–present |
Labels | Decaydance, Fueled by Ramen, Island |
Website | www.petewentz.com |
Wentz has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.[2] Ashlee Simpson divorced him.
Fall Out Boy came off hiatus in 2013, releasing a new single "My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light 'Em Up)" and an album Save Rock and Roll, along with a supporting Spring tour. They will be going on the So Much For (2our) Dust Tour beginning February 2024 in support of the 2023 album So Much (For) Stardust, bringing pop punk group Jimmy Eat World along with other bands such as The Maine and Daisy Grenade. This will be their second tour for the album So Much (For) Stardust.
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