My Chemical Romance is an American rock band from Newark, New Jersey. The band's current lineup consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, lead guitarist Ray Toro, rhythm guitarist Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way. They are considered one of the most influential rock groups of the 2000s and a major act in the pop-punk and emo genres, despite the band rejecting the latter label.
My Chemical Romance in Oklahoma City, 2022. From left to right: Mikey Way, Frank Iero, Gerard Way, Ray Toro, Jarrod Alexander, and Jamie Muhoberac
Witnessing the September 11 attacks influenced Gerard Way to form My Chemical Romance.
Announcement of The Black Parade at London Hammersmith Palais, 22 August 2006
The band during the Big Day Out in February 2007
Gerard Arthur Way is an American singer, songwriter, and comic book writer. He is best known as the lead vocalist and co-founder of the rock band My Chemical Romance. He released his debut solo album, Hesitant Alien, in 2014.
Way in 2017
Gerard Way in Montreal, Quebec, during the Honda Civic Tour in August 2011
Way performing in 2012
Gerard Way at Webster Hall in New York City in October 2014