<P> Fall Out Boy was formed in 2001 in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette , Illinois by friends Pete Wentz and Joe Trohman . Wentz was a `` visible fixture '' of the relatively small Chicago hardcore punk scene of the late 1990s , performing in various groups such as Birthright , Extinction and First Born , as well the metalcore band Arma Angelus and the more political Racetraitor , `` a band that managed to land the covers of Maximumrocknroll and Heartattack fanzines before releasing a single note of music . '' Wentz was growing dissatisfied with the changing mores of the community , which he viewed as a transition from political activism to an emphasis on moshing and breakdowns . With enthusiasm in Arma Angelus waning , he created a pop punk side project with Trohman as an `` easy and escapist '' project . Trohman met Patrick Stump , then a drummer for grindcore band Xgrinding processX and a host of other bands that `` never really managed , '' at a Borders bookstore in Wilmette . While discussing Neurosis with a friend , Stump interrupted the conversation to correct their classification of the band in a conversation that soon shifted to the new band . Stump , viewing it as an opportunity to try out with `` local hardcore celebrity '' Wentz , directed Trohman to his MP3.com page , which contained sung - through acoustic recordings . Stump intended to try out as a drummer , but Trohman urged him to bring out his acoustic guitar ; he impressed the duo with songs from Saves the Day 's Through Being Cool . While Wentz wanted Racetraitor bandmate Andy Hurley in the group as drummer , Hurley appeared uninterested and too busy . </P>
<P> Fall Out Boy was formed in 2001 in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette , Illinois by friends Pete Wentz and Joe Trohman . Wentz was a `` visible fixture '' of the relatively small Chicago hardcore punk scene of the late 1990s , performing in various groups such as Birthright , Extinction and First Born , as well the metalcore band Arma Angelus and the more political Racetraitor , `` a band that managed to land the covers of Maximumrocknroll and Heartattack fanzines before releasing a single note of music . '' Wentz was growing dissatisfied with the changing mores of the community , which he viewed as a transition from political activism to an emphasis on moshing and breakdowns . With enthusiasm in Arma Angelus waning , he created a pop punk side project with Trohman as an `` easy and escapist '' project . Trohman met Patrick Stump , then a drummer for grindcore band Xgrinding processX and a host of other bands that `` never really managed , '' at a Borders bookstore in Wilmette . While discussing Neurosis with a friend , Stump interrupted the conversation to correct their classification of the band in a conversation that soon shifted to the new band . Stump , viewing it as an opportunity to try out with `` local hardcore celebrity '' Wentz , directed Trohman to his MP3.com page , which contained sung - through acoustic recordings . Stump intended to try out as a drummer , but Trohman urged him to bring out his acoustic guitar ; he impressed the duo with songs from Saves the Day 's Through Being Cool . While Wentz wanted Racetraitor bandmate Andy Hurley in the group as drummer , Hurley appeared uninterested and too busy . </P>
how long have fall out boy been together
how long have fall out boy been together
formed in 2001
formed in 2001