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“I was going to record a solo album when I was 15 on a four-track. I started working on it, but then Fall Out Boy happened. The band was awesome and took me in a totally different direction. I don't regret it at all, but the band delayed the record I had been planning.”

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Patrick Stump, born on April 27, 1984, is an American singer-songwriter. He gained fame as the lead vocalist of the band Fall Out Boy, which achieved significant success in the mid-2000s to early 2010s. Stump is known for his unique voice and creative talent in the music industry. more

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