Complete List Of Fall Out Boy Band Members

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Fall Out Boy was formed in Wilmette, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, in 2001 and quickly became one of the foremost figures in the mid-2000s emo and pop-punk scene. Founded by bassist Pete Wentz and guitarist Joe Trohman, the band achieved major success with their 2005 album From Under the Cork Tree, which included hits like “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” and “Dance, Dance.” These tracks not only brought the band mainstream recognition but also helped define the emo and pop-punk sound for a wide audience. The band’s combination of catchy melodies, confessional lyrics, and punk rock ethos resonated deeply with fans. After a hiatus from 2009 to 2013, Fall Out Boy returned with Save Rock and Roll, which featured a more expansive sound and collaborations with artists including Elton John and Courtney Love. Their ability to evolve musically while retaining their core fanbase has been a key component of their longevity and success.

As of August 31, 2026, Fall Out Boy’s lineup consists of Patrick Stump, Pete Wentz, Joe Trohman, and Andy Hurley. Trohman took temporary breaks from live activity in 2023 and again in 2025, but returned to the stage with Fall Out Boy in February 2026. The band’s most recent studio album remains So Much (for) Stardust, released in 2023.

Patrick Stump

Patrick Stump is the lead vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist, and primary composer of Fall Out Boy. He joined the band shortly after Pete Wentz and Joe Trohman began putting the group together in 2001. Stump’s distinctive voice and compositional skills have been central to Fall Out Boy’s sound, while Pete Wentz has written much of the band’s lyrics. Beyond Fall Out Boy, Stump has worked as a producer and solo artist, releasing the album Soul Punk in 2011 and demonstrating his abilities as a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer.

Pete Wentz

Pete Wentz is the bassist, principal lyricist, and one of the founding members of Fall Out Boy. Wentz is known for his charismatic stage presence and deeply personal lyrics, which have become a hallmark of Fall Out Boy’s identity. His writing partnership with Patrick Stump, who serves as the band’s primary composer, has been central to many of Fall Out Boy’s biggest songs. Outside the band, Wentz has been involved in entrepreneurial ventures and other musical projects, including Black Cards.

Joe Trohman

Joe Trohman co-founded Fall Out Boy with Pete Wentz in 2001 and serves as the band’s lead guitarist and backing vocalist. Trohman’s energetic guitar playing is integral to the band’s dynamic sound, and he has also contributed to its writing and arranging. Outside Fall Out Boy, Trohman has participated in projects including the supergroup The Damned Things. He briefly stepped away from Fall Out Boy in early 2023 before returning that May. Trohman took another temporary break from live performance in the second half of 2025 while recovering from hand surgery and returned to the stage with the band in February 2026.

Andy Hurley

Andy Hurley joined Fall Out Boy as the full-time drummer in 2003, solidifying the lineup just before the band recorded Take This to Your Grave. Hurley’s powerful drumming became a key part of the band’s rhythm section and has appeared on every Fall Out Boy studio album from Take This to Your Grave onward. Before joining Fall Out Boy, Hurley played in several hardcore punk bands, and he has continued working with hardcore projects during periods away from Fall Out Boy.

Past Members

Ben Rose

Ben Rose was Fall Out Boy’s original drummer in 2001. He played the band’s earliest shows and was part of the first public lineup alongside Pete Wentz, Joe Trohman, Patrick Stump, and guitarist John Flamandan. Rose’s tenure was brief, but he was part of the band’s earliest formation before Mike Pareskuwicz took over on drums.

John Flamandan

John Flamandan played guitar for Fall Out Boy during its earliest period in 2001. He appeared with the band at its first public performance at DePaul University, alongside original drummer Ben Rose. His time with Fall Out Boy was extremely brief and ended before the group began making the recordings that led to its first releases.

Mike Pareskuwicz

Mike Pareskuwicz played drums for Fall Out Boy from 2001 into 2003 after Ben Rose’s brief original tenure. Pareskuwicz performed on the early mini-LP Fall Out Boy’s Evening Out with Your Girlfriend. He left before the recording of Take This to Your Grave, after which Andy Hurley became Fall Out Boy’s permanent drummer.

T.J. Kunasch

T.J. Kunasch was an early Fall Out Boy guitarist during the band’s 2001–2002 formative period. Although Kunasch was credited on Fall Out Boy’s Evening Out with Your Girlfriend, Patrick Stump later clarified that Kunasch had already left the band before the recording sessions and did not actually perform on the release. His tenure ended before the lineup stabilized around Patrick Stump, Pete Wentz, Joe Trohman, and Andy Hurley.

Brandon Hamm

Brandon Hamm briefly played guitar with Fall Out Boy in 2002 during another transitional stage in the band’s early lineup. Hamm temporarily replaced T.J. Kunasch as the group prepared for touring, but his tenure ended before the tour began and before Fall Out Boy recorded Take This to Your Grave. His brief involvement came immediately before the band settled into the four-member lineup that would carry it to national success.