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My Chemical Romance

American rock band

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Notable Works:: “Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys”; “I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love”; “The Black Parade”; “Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge”

Date:: 2017 - present; 2001 - 2013

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Former My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar dies at age 44 • Dec. 1, 2024, 2:07 PM ET (AP)

My Chemical Romance, American alternative rock band credited with helping to popularize the emo style of music, a subgenre of punk rock fusing confessional lyrics and punk aggression. Singer Gerard Way founded My Chemical Romance in 2001 in the immediate aftermath of the September 11 attacks, citing the tragedy as a motivation to “make a difference.” The group’s original lineup consisted of Way, brother Mikey Way on bass, drummer Matt Pelissier, and guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero. The quintet began touring prior to releasing its first album, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, on independent ...(100 of 371 words)

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