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Frank Iero

 
Artist: Frank Iero
 
  • Born: October 31, 1981
  • Active: '90s, 2000s
  • Genres: Rock
  • Instrument: Guitar

Biography

My Chemical Romance rhythm guitarist Frank Iero was born on Halloween 1981 and grew up in Belleville, NJ, close to his future bandmates Ray Toro and Gerard and Mikey Way. He didn't go to school with them, however, attending a local Catholic school instead, and as a sickly kid, he suffered from constant bouts of bronchitis and ear infections, ultimately developing the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), whose mono-like symptoms afflicted him into adulthood. Iero's parents split when he was young and he grew up living with his mother, who nicely lent out her basement to her son's many band practices; his father was a musician and a big influence on young Iero wanting to learn an instrument. He first tried drums, later picked up the guitar instead, and began playing in bands at age 11. Somewhat a loner in high school, the budding musician soon discovered Nirvana and punk music -- falling in love with bands like Black Flag and the Bouncing Souls -- and eventually started a punk band with friends called Pencey Prep, acting as the group's lead singer and guitarist. (My Chemical Romance's first gig was opening for Pencey Prep at a local hall.) Following high school, he enrolled at Rutgers University on a scholarship, but when My Chemical Romance came looking for a second guitarist to round out their sound right as Pencey Prep was falling apart, Iero jumped at the chance. My Chemical Romance was one of the most exciting bands on the local scene, and he dropped out of school to join them; his punk influences wound up nicely balancing out other guitarist Ray Toro's metal-leaning instincts. On the side from My Chemical Romance, Iero runs his own company called Skeleton Crew, which is a clothing line, record label, and publishing company wrapped into one; his side band Leathermouth is also rumored to be releasing their debut in 2007. ~ Corey Apar, All Music Guide
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Frank Iero
Birth name Frank Anthony Thomas Iero, Jr.
Born October 31, 1981 (1981-10-31) (age 27) Belleville, New Jersey, United States
Genre(s) Alternative rock
Post-hardcore
Occupation(s) Musician, Drummer, Singer, Actor
Instrument(s) Guitar,Vocals
Associated acts Pencey Prep,
I Am Graveyard,
My Chemical Romance,
Leathermouth,
The Love Cats,
Reggie And The Full Effect

Frank Anthony Thomas Iero Jr. (born October 31, 1981) is the rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist of the alternative rock band My Chemical Romance and the vocalist of the hardcore punk band Leathermouth. He was born in Belleville, New Jersey and attended Queen of Peace High School in North Arlington[citation needed]

Before joining My Chemical Romance he participated in several bands, including I Am A Graveyard, Pencey Prep, Hybrid, Sector 12, and Give Up the Ghost. Iero is the frontman of hardcore punk quintet Leathermouth, who recently released their debut album XO on Epitaph Records. He is also involved in a tribute band to The Cure named The Love Cats, after the song of the same name, and recently played bass with Reggie And The Full Effect on their farewell tour. Iero is the co-founder of record company and clothing label Skeleton Crew.

Iero was also a judge for the 7th annual Independent Music Awards to support independent artists. [1] He is married to Jamia Nestor since 2008. She is also CEO of their company, Skeleton Crew

My Chemical Romance

He is currently the rhythm guitarist for My Chemical Romance, and the youngest member of the band. He was recruited after the band decided they needed another guitarist (in addition to Ray Toro) to fill out the sound. Iero's guitar of choice is an Epiphone Elitist Les Paul Custom, though he plays others.

References

  1. ^ Independent Music Awards - 7th Annual Judges

2. http://www.mychemicalromanceforum.com/mcr/ambs/mcrffrank.html


 
 

 

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