Raymond Toro is an American musician who serves as lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the band My Chemical Romance.
Ray Toro (right) in 2007
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