Frank Iero

Frank Iero

Frank Anthony Iero (born October 31, 1981) is the rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist of the alternative rock band My Chemical Romance and the vocalist of the hardcore punk band Leathermouth. He was born in Belleville, New Jersey and attended Queen of Peace High School in North Arlington

He studied Psychology at Rutgers University on a scholarship, but ended up dropping out. Before joining My Chemical Romance he participated in several bands, including I Am A Graveyard, Pencey Prep, Hybrid, Sector 12, and Give Up the Ghost. Iero is the frontman of hardcore punk quintet Leathermouth, who recently released their debut album XO on Epitaph Records. He is also involved in a tribute band to The Cure named The Love Cats, after the song of the same name, and recently played bass with Reggie And The Full Effect on their farewell tour.

Iero is the co-founder of record company and clothing label Skeleton Crew.

My Chemical Romance

He currently is the rhythm guitarist for My Chemical Romance, and is the youngest member of the band. He was recruited after the band decided they needed another guitarist (in addition to Ray Toro) to fill out the sound. Frank plays a Gibson Les Paul Studio, among many others. He names all of his guitars. Some of their names include "Bella" and "Pansy". Pansy (an Epiphone Elitist Les Paul Custom) was ruined by a stage-hand during an MTV performance in 2008. He was named PETA2's 2008 World's Sexiest Vegetarian along with Alyssa Milano. Frank Iero is married to Jamia Nestor.

References

2. http://www.mychemicalromanceforum.com/mcr/ambs/mcrffrank.html