Patrick Stump
Patrick Martin Stumph (born April 27, 1984), known professionally as Patrick Vaughn Stump,[9][10] is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Fall Out Boy, originally from Wilmette, Illinois.[7]
Patrick Stump
- Musician
- singer
- songwriter
- record producer
- actor
2001–present
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- Vocals
- guitar
- piano
- keyboards
- drums
- percussion
- Island
- Nervous Breakdance Media
His solo work has been described as "funky and R&B infused",[11] while Billboard noted him as "one of the best voices in pop punk".[1] Fall Out Boy has achieved four top ten singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 and four number one albums on the Billboard 200, firstly with Infinity on High in 2007, and again in 2013 with Save Rock and Roll, 2015 with American Beauty/American Psycho, and 2018 with Mania.[12] Stump has collaborated with other artists (including Damnation A.D. and Timbaland) and has produced albums for artists including Cobra Starship and Gym Class Heroes.[13]
After Fall Out Boy's hiatus in late 2009, Stump released his debut solo album, Soul Punk, on October 18, 2011. It was preceded by the six-song EP titled Truant Wave on February 22, 2011.[14] He toured in the US and Europe in support.
Fall Out Boy returned from hiatus in February 2013 with the album Save Rock and Roll, and the EP PAX AM Days. In January 2015, their sixth album American Beauty/American Psycho was released,[12] while in January 2018 their seventh album Mania was released, both debuting at No.1 on the Billboard 200.
Early life
Stump was born in Evanston, Illinois,[15] to David, a folk singer, and Patricia (née Vaughn) Stumph, an accountant.[16] He is the youngest of three children.[17] He grew up in Glenview, Illinois, and attended Glenbrook South High School.[18] His parents divorced when he was eight years old.[17] He was raised Catholic.[19]
He grew up with a passion for music, later stating, "I was always playing music... it was always kind of present."[20] He originally played the drums in various local Chicago power violence and hardcore punk bands,[21] including Public Display Of Infection, Xgrinding processX, Patterson,[22] and, for two shows, Arma Angelus.[23] His musical idols growing up included Michael Jackson, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, and Nat King Cole.[24]
Personal life
Stump married his longtime girlfriend, Elisa Yao, in 2012. They live in Chicago together.[124][125] Stump announced in September 2014 that he and his wife were expecting their first child, and on 13 October their son Declan was born.[126] While being honored as the distinguished alumnus at 2016 graduation ceremony for Glenbrook South High School, from which he graduated in 2002, it was revealed Stump's wife was pregnant with their second child.[127] In an interview with Music Choice in 2018, Stump spoke of his children having access to his record collection and asking him to play Head Hunters, an album by Herbie Hancock.[128]
In March 2014, Stump sang "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye as the first dance at his step-brother's wedding.[129][130]
Stump has ADHD.[131][132] He lost 65 pounds (29 kg) when Fall Out Boy went on hiatus, due in part to growing health issues, including asthma and pre-diabetes, with which he was diagnosed. He suffered from high cholesterol and high blood pressure as well.[133][134]
In 2012, Stump was elected a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences's Chicago Chapter Governors.[135]
Influences
Some of Stump's major influences are Michael Jackson, Prince, David Bowie, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, who are reflected specifically in Soul Punk.[136] Stump's influences also include bands such as The Beatles[137] and Green Day,[138] and artists such as Elvis Costello,[139][140][141][142] John Cage,[142] Marvin Gaye,[143] Nina Simone,[143] Tom Waits,[143] Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,[144] Ludwig van Beethoven,[144] Sergei Prokofiev,[144] Dmitri Shostakovich,[144] Igor Stravinsky, John Williams,[144] Danny Elfman,[144] Erich Wolfgang Korngold,[144] and Jerry Goldsmith.[144]
