Fall Out Boy were front-and-center of the mid-2000s emo scene, gaining a
devoted following with their infectious brand of pop-punk. After a
tumultuous decade, the band is now stronger than ever and winning new
fans. Their debut, Take This to Your Grave, was cited as a framework
of pop-punk music and they achieved worldwide fame as the emo scene
exploded. However, after a stream of hits, internal fighting, health
issues, and eventual backlash against the emo scene threatened to
destroy the band, leading to a temporary hiatus. They came back
stronger, with a new sound and an even wider fanbase. Their latest
album, American Beauty/American Psycho, released in 2015, has sold
over 1 million units in the US. This is the first biography on the band
and an in-depth account of their story, from its beginnings in Chicago,
to worldwide fame, addictions, and disillusionment with the music
industry to their recent resurgence.