Patrick Stump Marks 25 Years of Fall Out Boy in Online Post

Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump published a statement on October 9, 2026, to mark the band's 25th anniversary. Loudwire, chorus.fm, Primetimer, and Rock Celebrities all reported that Stump shared the reflective message across the group's official Instagram, Facebook, and X accounts. The band formed in 2001. [1][2][3][4]

In his post, Stump reflected on reaching a quarter-century as a band and shared his thoughts on milestones, noted Loudwire and Primetimer. Stump wrote that particular ages come with specific milestones when people are young. He added that the age of 25 once seemed big and far away, according to Primetimer. [1][3]

Fall Out Boy achieved their mainstream breakthrough with their second studio album, From Under the Cork Tree, released in 2005. The album debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200 chart and received a five-times platinum certification from the RIAA for moving over five million units in the United States. Singles such as Sugar, We're Goin Down and Dance, Dance helped establish the group's commercial reach. [5]

The group followed their breakthrough with Infinity on High in 2007 and Folie a Deux in 2008, both of which reached platinum status. Fall Out Boy later went on an extended hiatus from 2010 until 2013, during which the individual members pursued alternative project opportunities. [5]