Frank Iero is an acclaimed American musician
Frank Iero
@Singers, Family and Childhood
Oct 31, 1981
Biography
Personal Details
- Birthday: October 31, 1981
- Nationality: American
- Famous: Child Prodigies, School Dropouts, Rutgers University, Musicians, Guitarists, Lyricists & Songwriters, Singers
- City/State: New Jersey
- Spouses: Jamia
- Known as: Frank Anthony Iero, Jr
- Childrens: Cherry Iero, Lily Iero, Miles Iero
Frank Iero born at
Belleville, New Jersey, United States
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Birth Place
During his childhood days, he suffered from bronchitis and ear infections due to which he spent much of time being treated in the hospital.
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Personal Life
On February 2007, he married Jamia Nestor, who he had been dating for a long-time. They have three children.
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Personal Life
A tattoo lover, he sports many tattoos, including logos of the bands, ‘Black Flag’ and ‘The Misfits’, among many others. He was also featured on the reality show, ‘LA Ink’.
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Personal Life
Frank Iero was born in Belleville, New Jersey, United States, but was mostly raised in Kearny, New Jersey. He grew up with his mother as his parents split when he was very young.
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Childhood & Early Life
He attended Rutgers University for a brief period but later dropped out to pursue a career in music. His mother encouraged him in his musical career by lending out her basement for band practice.
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Childhood & Early Life
At eleven, he began playing with local bands in and around New Jersey. For a brief period, he was the frontman of the punk band Pencey Prep.
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Childhood & Early Life
While he played for the band Pencey Prep, he became acquainted with members of the ‘My Chemical Romance’ band. He also played with many bands like ‘I Am A Graveyard’, ‘Hybrid’, ‘Sector 12’, and ‘American Nightmare’.
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Childhood & Early Life
In 2001, the alternative rock band, ‘My Chemical Romance' was formed, of which he became a co-guitarist. Its other members included lead vocalist Gerard Way, co-guitarist Ray Toro and bassist Mikey Way.
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Career
On July 23, 2002, ‘My Chemical Romance' came out with their debut album, 'I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love'. The album did not gain much success.
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Career
In 2003, he gave the backing vocals for the track ‘Black Duct Tape' from the album 'Your Murder Mixtape' of the hardcore punk and metalcore band named, ‘The Banner’.
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Career
Released on June 8, 2004, the ‘My Chemical Romance' album, 'Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge' was well received. The album featured the singles, ‘I’m Not Okay (I Promise)’, ‘Helena, ‘The Ghost of You’ and ‘Thank You for the Venom’.
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Career
In 2006, the band came out with their studio album titled, 'The Black Parade', which was created in a rock opera format. The album was one of their most successful attempts.
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Career
The album, ‘The Black Parade' peaked at the number two position on the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200. The album reached the number one position on the US Rock Albums chart. It also received the Platinum Europe Award.
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Major Works