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Patrick Stump is an American musician who is best known for being the bassist, lyricist, and backing vocalist for the American rock band Fall Out Boy. He is also a solo artist and has released two studio albums, Soul Punk and This Is Happening. In addition to his work with Fall Out Boy and as a solo artist, Stump has also collaborated with a number of other artists, including Pete Wentz, Pete Yorn, and Cobra Starship. Stump was born in Evanston, Illinois, in 1984. He began playing guitar at the age of 12 and formed his first band, The Smiths, with his friends Pete Wentz and Joe Trohman, in 2001. The Smiths eventually changed their name to Fall Out Boy and released their debut album, Take This to Your Grave, in 2003. Fall Out Boy went on to become one of the most successful rock bands of the 2000s, selling over 50 million albums worldwide. In addition to his work with Fall Out Boy, Stump has also released two solo albums, Soul Punk and This Is Happening. Soul Punk was released in 2011 and was a critical and commercial success, reaching number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart. This Is Happening was released in 2014 and was also a critical and commercial success, reaching number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart. Stump has also collaborated with a number of other artists, including Pete Wentz, Pete Yorn, and Cobra Starship. He has also written songs for other artists, including Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus. Stump is a talented musician and songwriter who has achieved great success both with Fall Out Boy and as a solo artist. He is an inspiration to aspiring musicians everywhere and is a testament to the power of music.
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