My Chemical Romance

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Credits: Far Out / My Chemical Romance / Justin Borucki / Press
Members
Gerard Way, Ray Toro, Frank Iero, Mikey Way
Genre
alternative rock, emo, pop punk, hard rock
Formed
2001
Hometown
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Top Tracks
'Welcome to the Black Parade', 'Helena', 'I'm Not Okay (I Promise)', 'Famous Last Words', 'Teenagers'
Top Albums
'The Black Parade', 'Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge', 'Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys', 'I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love', 'Conventional Weapons'
Records Sold
More than 15 million
Number Ones
'The Black Parade'
Fun Facts
Gerard Way formed My Chemical Romance shortly after witnessing the September 11 attacks, an experience that inspired him to pursue music. ### 'The Black Parade' is a rock opera that follows a dying character known as 'The Patient', and is widely regarded as one of the defining rock albums of the 2000s. ### The band announced their reunion in 2019 after six years apart, embarking on a hugely successful world tour beginning in 2022.
Related Artists
Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco, Paramore, Taking Back Sunday, Jimmy Eat World

My Chemical Romance are an American rock band formed in Newark, New Jersey, in 2001.

Emerging in the wake of the September 11 attacks, the band became one of the defining acts of the 2000s emo and alternative rock movement through their theatrical performances, emotionally charged songwriting and ambitious concept albums. Led by Gerard Way, My Chemical Romance achieved worldwide success with albums including ‘Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge’, ‘The Black Parade’ and ‘Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys’, producing anthems such as ‘Welcome to the Black Parade’, ‘Helena’, ‘I’m Not Okay (I Promise)’ and ‘Famous Last Words’.

Following their reunion in 2019, the band have continued to be celebrated as one of the most influential rock acts of the 21st century.

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My Chemical Romance are an American rock band formed in 2001, best known for albums including 'Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge' and 'The Black Parade'.
'Welcome to the Black Parade' is My Chemical Romance's signature song, while 'Helena', 'I'm Not Okay (I Promise)', 'Famous Last Words' and 'Teenagers' are also among their best-known tracks.
My Chemical Romance helped bring emo and alternative rock into the mainstream through their theatrical style, emotionally resonant songwriting and ambitious concept albums, influencing a generation of rock musicians and fans.
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