What Has Patrick Stump Been Up To?
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It’s been a very long time since KROQ has played Fall Out Boy. I honestly can’t even remember what their last single was, can you? Sergio (my PIC for the night) and I even started to argue about what song we actually played here at the station. The conclusion we came to was “Thanks for the Memories,” but we could be wrong.
Getting to the point… besides Pete Wentz being married to and knocking up Ashley Simpson, the rest of the Fall Out Boy members have seemed to disappear.
However, lead singer Patrick Stump is trying his damnedest to stay afloat.
At first glance I thought it was some random Joe on YouTube trying to make a break in Hollywood, but sadly I was mistaken.
This video actually frightens me. Stump is a little bit too animated for my taster. Try turning off the volume on your computer and watch it again. He looks ridiculous!
Am I the only person who feels this way? Let me know what you guys think.
Lizzie
January 29, 2011 1:09 pm
wow. maybe this is his strange twin he never let out o.O
Newzealandbakerdreamer
January 29, 2011 1:49 pm
oh this is sad
Alex
January 29, 2011 2:31 pm
who cares…
Jon
January 29, 2011 3:44 pm
Actually, the other members haven’t disappeared. Andy and Joe (drummer and guitarist) from FOB are in a new band called “The Damned Things”. The rest of the band is two members from Every Time I Die and two members from Anthrax. They released an album in late 2010. Im not a big FOB fan, but The Damned Things are pretty damn good. Maybe….you should do some research before you jump to such a bold conclusion…
tom
January 29, 2011 5:51 pm
plus if you hate fall out boy why bother writing a lame article about them
adreanne owens
January 29, 2011 6:01 pm
I didn’t know the damned things consisted of Joe and Andy.
Andy cut his hair?!
used to love fall out boy..
nick
January 29, 2011 6:02 pm
he was by far the most talented member of fall out boy, its kindof sad seeing him like this. hope he can find his way, cuz theres no arguing that hes extremely talented
Ricky
February 3, 2011 5:44 pm
seeing him like what? he’s fine and he’s coming out with a new album in a few months
olivia
January 30, 2011 1:07 am
just dont look at him… kids got a voice though no doubt.
Deani
February 3, 2011 5:46 pm
Dude looks like he’s having the best time. More power to him!
Sam
February 3, 2011 5:48 pm
I think Patrick Stump is one of the most talented people you could ever look into. Who the fuck cares what singing voices he makes? The voice and understanding for music is what matters.
Also, @Nick – Patrick has a solo album coming out this month.
Steph
February 3, 2011 5:48 pm
Mmmm, Patrick. He could make awkward singing faces for me anyday.
Mili
February 3, 2011 5:50 pm
jajajaja if you guys hate patrick or fob why you’re writing things about them?
jajaajaja you LOVE fall out boy and all the people who write bad comments do too. YOU LOVE THEM cause you’re wasting time of your life saying shit about them., puttin photos and videos and writing shit, jajajajaja you made me laugh! ,
LOVE YOU GUYS, YOURE FUCKIN AWESOME , BASTARDS ;DDDDDD
Leah
February 3, 2011 5:50 pm
I think the important part of this video is how incredible his voice sounds, not how he looks.
Leah
February 3, 2011 5:51 pm
Also he isn’t “trying to stay afloat” – he has an album coming out in the next month. You’d know that if you bothered to do some research.
Milly
February 3, 2011 5:53 pm
Since when was music about the looks of the artist?
carlos
February 3, 2011 5:58 pm
about what is none of his members are missing pete fob is in a band called black cards, andy and joe are in another group llamdo the Damned Things and patrick is doing an excellent job as a soloist and has released two songs that are great music all the work he has done forever. that’s my opinion
Jess
February 3, 2011 6:00 pm
who cares what his face looks like?? isn’t this a radio station? it’s all about sound… and he sounds awesome
Gabriella
February 3, 2011 6:14 pm
Actually this is just promo for Patrick’s new solo album which he writes, plays, and records every instrument played on the album, so I guess you could say he’s been up to a lot. He’s done a few Youtube videos like this so that fan’s can see what he’s been up to.
Also (as previous commenters mentioned) Andy and Joe are in a band called The Damned Thing, and Pete just created a new band called Black Cards.
felipevaks
February 3, 2011 6:17 pm
Patrick is fantastic, I love Patrick and the fall out boy. I am brazilian and love them.
ridiculous is you ..
khristine
February 3, 2011 6:20 pm
he looks like auditioning for american idol. what happen to patrick stump?
amber
February 3, 2011 6:21 pm
patrick is pure talent, his solo album will be the talk of the year
lilwave
February 3, 2011 6:38 pm
It’s endearing, and exactly what happens when you jam and hardcore boogie to a song.
nabs
February 3, 2011 6:43 pm
video killed the radio star, right? who cares about his actions as long as he sings with talent.
Ashleigh
February 3, 2011 6:55 pm
Yes hes a bit animated but this is how he does his thing. He has an amazing voice and I have so much respect for Patrick. I’m very excited to hear more from him.
Brendx
February 3, 2011 7:41 pm
I loved FOB but even this is so diferent I don´t think you have to f*ck them… you don´t know anything about this.. did you do this only to annoy them??
Stephanie
February 3, 2011 8:03 pm
I agree with Jon. Before you go saying that “the rest of the band members” (who have names by the way.. Patrick, Andy & Joe) have disappeared, please do some research. With access to Twitter and the internet in general, it isn’t difficult to find that all four of them are working on new music.
As far as thinking Patrick looks ridiculous.. you ARE in fact the only person who feels that way. Are musicians not supposed to be animated when they sing? Wouldn’t it be kind of creepy if he wasn’t?
I support all four members, but it’s clear that he was the most talented of the group, and this talent will take him far. I think all Fall Out Boy fans would agree that we’d rather they all get back together and produce more FOB-esque albums, but I’m excited to see each of them get to dabble in different genres and styles that wouldn’t get much support if they were still together as a band.
Sara Jane
February 3, 2011 8:04 pm
the thing is, however ridiculous he looks (i tried turning of the sound–he does, haha) he has an amazing voice
i just don’t see why he should have to do this youtube thing. he has history!
Joe
February 3, 2011 8:25 pm
Whoever wrote this article is beyond stupid, First of all trashing Patrick Stump who has more talent in his finger than most have in their entire body is dumb. Second Pete Wentz is doing more than knocking up his wife….He is in this little band called “The Black Cards”. Lastly the other two former members (Joe/Andy) are in the super group “The Damned Things” and are far from disappearing..and yes you are the only person who feels that way.
me
February 3, 2011 8:30 pm
He’s always made these faces. Anyone who’s ever paid attention would know this. (I actually kind of find his faces amusing.) I could care less what faces he makes when he sings. He CAN sing, and that’s the point. He has an amazing voice, is super sweet, and really freaking adorable.
Oh, and FOB’s last single was What a Catch, Donnie. (But Believers never die!)
ariel
February 3, 2011 8:50 pm
uhm, i do disagree. Patrick has always had awkward “moves’, he’s a great singer, and i’m sure your voice couldn’t even measure up. This guy is a great artist- bias hate articles=lame/low.
Kimmi
February 3, 2011 9:09 pm
Yes, he’s a bit animated. My main concern was the puffiness. I miss my fluffy Patrick. He looked better puffy. As far as the video even if he looks odd I’ll still love him.
xtinhhh
February 3, 2011 10:44 pm
i love how the true fans always have my back..f*ck everyone else!!!
xtinhhh
February 3, 2011 10:42 pm
yeah..if i was that good of a singer id make crazy faces like hunchback of notredame..whatev hes awesome..
cinz
February 3, 2011 11:49 pm
not toally true the other members of FOB have disappeared:
Pete is on a new project “The Blackcards”
Joe and Andy have gone back to roots with their new band the “damnthings” and have been touring US and Europe last year.
Said that…among all these new musical experiments, i’d say Patrick Stump’s “Sould Punk” is the only album I might end uo to buy….liking what I have heard so far…Rock On Patrick!
Marina
February 4, 2011 5:54 am
hahaha! this video is very funny! i don’t see anything bad in it.. cool! Patrick looks great by the way=)))
Melissa
February 4, 2011 8:30 am
First off, who ever wrote this is a prick who is obviously unaware of talent. Just saying.
Secondly, Patrick moves and faces when he sings are adorable! I’ve seen all his Cappellas on You-Tube and not one has secede to put a smile on my face or make me scream AWWWW!!!! THATS TOO CUTE!!!!
Thirdly, KERPOW! his voice hits you like a bulldozer. It’s so georgeous, and now that it’s matured a bit he sound awesome than ever. Sure we all miss Fall out Boy (GET BACK TOGETHER) but he’s doing awesomely, considering that he produced, played and wrote everything he’s been pretty buisy the past ear and whatever.
Fourthly, atleast reasrrch before you jump to the conclusion that not one of the other FOB members (they have names btw) have compleatly disappeared off the face of the earth. If you had actually used the Internet and found out that Joe and Andy are
NH
February 4, 2011 11:57 am
Patrick has been incredibly active since the split of FOB. He works with numerous other artists, writes, and performs on his own, and has been on “most anticipated” lists for albums of 2011. The videos he posts on YouTube isn’t to try to stay afloat. He certainly isn’t struggling. His facial expressions aren’t strange. If anything, I admire how “into” the music he gets. I think his talent is incredible.
Helena
February 4, 2011 12:39 pm
Patrick Stump is an extremely talented artist! Who cares about his appearance? Just don’t look at him if you don’t like his face. Music is the only thing that matters
Alejandra
February 4, 2011 1:06 pm
This article is ridiculous, patrick is a great singer and he is working on new music. also before you talk shit about someone investigate first. assholes
Macarena Argentina
February 4, 2011 2:56 pm
WTF? you’re crazy man
ohhh yess!! I remember
You love
artists made with plastic
you don’t like people with talent
(think) Search information before you talking
stupid things. Patrick Stump (Soul Punk album)
Andrew and Joseph (the Damned Things)
Peter Wentz (Black Cards)
y seguramente no van a entender español
las caras que hace patrick no deberian ser importantes si ustedes hacen criticas buenas, la importancia seria la musica
You don’t speak spanish? oh sorry 4U!
Alyce
February 4, 2011 7:31 pm
These comments are why you don’t screw with our boys. We just might fuck you up. I love this band, and I love Patrick the most. They are relevant to me, and the rest of the THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE who follow him. He can make faces all he wants, he still sings better than you. Hell. If I had his voice I’d probably make the same faces.
kaitlin
February 5, 2011 8:51 am
this makes me mad i mean if somone even calls him short they know there fissen to get hin in the face ….dont know why im so prective over him
Dana
February 5, 2011 12:05 pm
WoW…. You must be trying to keep your career afloat to ..ts not his facial expressions I care about… Everyone knows that REAL singers make facial expressions because it helps to hit certain notes the way you want them…… Further more every member of FOB is currently working on other projects… Ps. Find better material
Kayla
February 7, 2011 6:08 pm
I certainly don’t think he’s “trying to stay afloat.” You make it sound as if he’s scrounging for his fame back and that is definitely not what this is. Every member of Fall Out Boy is working on new music, Joe and Andy in The Damned Things, Pete with Black Cards, and Patrick has an album out this month.
Evidently, not much research was put into this. If there had been any, you would’ve known all of that. And more than one person has commented on the lack of research.
And his singing face, to me, just shows the passion he puts into his music, and I find that admirable. It’s also ridiculous to me that you avoided saying anything about his voice. He has an amazing voice, and isn’t that what matters?
kjell
October 27, 2011 5:17 am
this isn’t sad at all, he sounds wonderful, his voice is pretty damn good. so what, he’s trying new things, changing his style, let him do what he wants, obviously its not so sad now, seeing as how he just put out an album, which is amazing.