<P> My Chemical Romance ( often abbreviated as MCR ) was an American rock band from Newark , New Jersey , active from 2001 to 2013 . The band 's best - known lineup consisted of lead vocalist Gerard Way , guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero , bassist Mikey Way , and drummer Bob Bryar , accompanied on tour by keyboardist James Dewees since 2007 . Founded by Gerard , Mikey , Toro , Matt Pelissier , and later joined by Iero , the band signed to Eyeball Records and released their debut album I Brought You My Bullets , You Brought Me Your Love in 2002 . They signed with Reprise Records the next year and released their major label debut Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge in 2004 . Shortly after the album 's release , Pelissier was replaced by Bob Bryar . A commercial success , the album was awarded platinum status over a year later . </P>
<P> My Chemical Romance ( often abbreviated as MCR ) was an American rock band from Newark , New Jersey , active from 2001 to 2013 . The band 's best - known lineup consisted of lead vocalist Gerard Way , guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero , bassist Mikey Way , and drummer Bob Bryar , accompanied on tour by keyboardist James Dewees since 2007 . Founded by Gerard , Mikey , Toro , Matt Pelissier , and later joined by Iero , the band signed to Eyeball Records and released their debut album I Brought You My Bullets , You Brought Me Your Love in 2002 . They signed with Reprise Records the next year and released their major label debut Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge in 2004 . Shortly after the album 's release , Pelissier was replaced by Bob Bryar . A commercial success , the album was awarded platinum status over a year later . </P>
when did my chemical romance become a band
when did my chemical romance become a band
2001
2001