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My Chemical Romance Piano Tribute

My Chemical Romance Piano Tribute

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Early career (2001–2002)

The band was formed by frontman Gerard WayOpen in a new window and ex-drummer Matt PelissierOpen in a new window around a week after the September 11, 2001 attacksOpen in a new window. Witnessing the planes crash into the World Trade CenterOpen in a new window influenced Way's life to the extent that he decided to start a band. Way wrote the song "Skylines and Turnstiles" to express his feelings about September 11th. Shortly thereafter, Ray ToroOpen in a new window was called up and asked to join the band because at the time Way couldn't sing and play the guitar at the same time.[4]Open in a new window The first recording sessions were done in Pelissier's attic, where the songs "Our Lady of SorrowsOpen in a new window" (formerly called "Bring More Knives") and "Cubicles" were recorded. Mikey WayOpen in a new window, the younger brother of Gerard, loved the demo so much that he decided to join the band, dropping out of college and learning the bass guitar in order to do so.[4]Open in a new window

My Chemical Romance was signed with Eyeball RecordsOpen in a new window and played in the same room as Pencey PrepOpen in a new window and ThursdayOpen in a new window. It was there that the band met Frank IeroOpen in a new window, the lead vocalist and guitaristOpen in a new window for Pencey Prep. After Pencey Prep broke up in 2001/2002, Frank became a guitarist for My Chemical Romance, just days before the band's debut album was recorded.[4]Open in a new window Three months after the formation of the band they recorded their debut album, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your LoveOpen in a new window, subsequently released in 2002 on Eyeball Records. Despite only joining the band a few days before the album recording sessions began, Iero played guitar on two of the tracks, one of them being "Early Sunsets Over Monroeville," and the other being "Demolition Lovers." During this time, the band was booked at the infamous venue, Big Daddy's, where they began to receive mainstream attention. [5]Open in a new window[6]Open in a new window

Mainstream breakthrough (2003–2006)

In 2003, the band signed a deal with Reprise RecordsOpen in a new window. Following a tour with Avenged SevenfoldOpen in a new window, the band began work on their second album, entitled Three Cheers for Sweet RevengeOpen in a new window. Released in 2004, the album went platinum within a year. The band released three singles from the album: "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)Open in a new window", "HelenaOpen in a new window" and "The Ghost of YouOpen in a new window". It was during this time that the band replaced Matt Pelissier with Bob BryarOpen in a new window, after they went to Japan in July 2004.

At the start of 2005, the band was directly supported on the first ever Taste of ChaosOpen in a new window tour, and was also the opening act for Green DayOpen in a new window on the American IdiotOpen in a new window tour. During the summer, they co-headlined the Warped Tour 2005Open in a new window with Fall Out BoyOpen in a new window. Later that year, My Chemical Romance co-headlined and headlined their tour with Alkaline TrioOpen in a new window and Reggie and the Full EffectOpen in a new window around the US. That same year, My Chemical Romance collaborated with The UsedOpen in a new window for a cover of the QueenOpen in a new window and David BowieOpen in a new window classic, "Under PressureOpen in a new window" that was released as a benefit single on iTunesOpen in a new window and other Internet outlets.

On March 21Open in a new window, 2006Open in a new window, a 2 DVDOpen in a new window/1 CDOpen in a new window set entitled Life on the Murder SceneOpen in a new window was released. It included one DVD chronicling the band's history, and a second DVD with music videos, the making of their videos, and a couple of live performances. An unauthorized biography DVD Things That Make You Go MMM!Open in a new window was also released on June 27Open in a new window, 2006Open in a new window. The DVD does not actually feature any My Chemical Romance music clips or performances, but contains interviews with those who knew the band before much of their fame.[7]Open in a new window

The band started recording their third studio album on April 10Open in a new window, 2006Open in a new window with Rob CavalloOpen in a new window, producer of many of Green DayOpen in a new window's albums.[8]Open in a new window[9]Open in a new window It was originally thought to be titled The Rise and Fall of My Chemical Romance, but in an interview with Kerrang!Open in a new window magazine, Gerard Way suggested this was just the album's working title, stating "It was never the title of the album, more a spoof, or joke."[10]Open in a new window On August 3Open in a new window, 2006Open in a new window, the band finished shooting the videos for their first two singles from the album, "Welcome to the Black ParadeOpen in a new window" and "Famous Last WordsOpen in a new window", which was released on January 22Open in a new window, 2007Open in a new window.[11]Open in a new window The video was directed by Sam BayerOpen in a new window, director of NirvanaOpen in a new window's "Smells Like Teen SpiritOpen in a new window" and Green DayOpen in a new window's American IdiotOpen in a new window videos.[12]Open in a new window During the shoot for "Famous Last Words", band members Gerard Way and Bob Bryar were injured. Way suffered torn ligaments in his ankle, and Bryar a burn to the leg which caused a severe staph infection that needed constant monitoring in hospital. Consequently, the band was forced to cancel a few tour dates. While these injuries were reported by several news agencies to have been the result of a car accident, a statement released by the band on their website and MySpaceOpen in a new window page has confirmed that these injuries occurred on the set of the video.[13]Open in a new window

The Black Parade (2006-2008)

Announcement of The Black Parade at London Hammersmith Palais
Announcement of The Black Parade at London Hammersmith Palais

A biography titled Something Incredible This Way ComesOpen in a new window was released, written by Paul Stenning (Published in 2006). It features their beginnings, right through to The Black ParadeOpen in a new window. On August 22Open in a new window, 2006Open in a new window, the band played a special one-off show at the 1800-capacity LondonOpen in a new window Hammersmith PalaisOpen in a new window. The show sold out in 15 minutes prompting tickets being sold on eBayOpen in a new window well over the tickets' face value. The name of the album they promoted was announced and 20 people dressed in black capes with their faces obscured paraded around Hammersmith, followed by a large group of fans and street team members with signs saying "The Black Parade". Later during the show the album title and the UKOpen in a new window release date were confirmed. Prior to the band taking the stage it was announced that My Chemical Romance were unable to play, but they would be replaced by "The Black Parade". After initial crowd hostility it became clear the band were simply performing under a pseudonym in keeping with the theme of the album. When the set began, the backdrop art displayed the words "The Black Parade".[citation neededOpen in a new window]

On September 2Open in a new window, 2006Open in a new window, My Chemical Romance posted "Welcome to the Black ParadeOpen in a new window" on their MySpace pageOpen in a new window and their PureVolumeOpen in a new window page.[13]Open in a new window "Welcome to the Black ParadeOpen in a new window" had its first radio airing on September 11Open in a new window, 2006Open in a new window. On September 26Open in a new window, 2006Open in a new window the "Welcome to the Black Parade" music video was released in the UK, and on September 27Open in a new window in the US.[10]Open in a new window

On October 12Open in a new window, 2006Open in a new window, My Chemical Romance made a rare in-store performance to 500 fans at Virgin MegastoresOpen in a new window on London's Oxford StreetOpen in a new window. In order to get wristbands for the event, many fans slept outside the shop the previous night. British band Towers of LondonOpen in a new window caused trouble at the event when the Towers guitarist, Dirk Tourette, allegedly flicked a cigarette butt at Bob Bryar while he was performing.[14]Open in a new window "Welcome to the Black Parade" reached number one on October 15Open in a new window, 2006Open in a new window, on the UK Singles ChartOpen in a new window, giving them their first number one. The Black Parade was released on October 23Open in a new window, 2006Open in a new window in the United KingdomOpen in a new window and on October 24Open in a new window, 2006Open in a new window in the United StatesOpen in a new window.

The Black Parade World TourOpen in a new window started on February 22Open in a new window, 2007Open in a new window, with Rise AgainstOpen in a new window, ThursdayOpen in a new window and MuseOpen in a new window as support acts.[15]Open in a new window At the first concert of the tour in Manchester, New HampshireOpen in a new window, My Chemical Romance announced the addition of Reggie and the Full EffectOpen in a new window frontman James DeweesOpen in a new window, who will play keyboards/synth on the tour. On March 12Open in a new window, 2007Open in a new window, the band appeared on the The Tonight ShowOpen in a new window with Jay LenoOpen in a new window as the host. They played their single, "Famous Last WordsOpen in a new window" at the ending of the show as flames were bursting behind them.

My Chemical Romance received many positive and negative accolades. In Kerrang!Open in a new window magazine, issue 1138, My Chemical Romance won the following categories in the 2006 poll: Best Band, Worst Band, Best Album (The Black Parade), Worst Album (The Black Parade), Best Track ("Welcome to the Black Parade"), Best Video ("Welcome to the Black Parade"), Best Live Show, Best Thing about 2006, Worst Thing about 2006, Hero of 2006 (Gerard Way), Villain of 2006 (Gerard Way), and Sexiest Male (Gerard Way). Also, in issue 1139, Kerrang! rated The Black ParadeOpen in a new window as the 4th Greatest Album of 2006. In Rolling StoneOpen in a new window magazine's ranking of the top 50 albums of 2006, The Black Parade was voted the 20th best album of the year. My Chemical Romance won the award for "Best International Band" at the 2007 NME AwardsOpen in a new window. Gerard also won the "Hero of the Year" award.[16]Open in a new window

The band during the Big Day Out in 2007 February
The band during the Big Day OutOpen in a new window in 2007 February
My Chemical Romance on tour, wearing the clothes of The Black Parade
My Chemical Romance on tour, wearing the clothes of The Black Parade

On April 19Open in a new window, 2007Open in a new window, it was announced that Mikey WayOpen in a new window would temporarily leave My Chemical Romance's 2007 tour to spend time with his new wife, Alicia Simmons-Way. Mikey's temporary replacement was Matt Cortez, a tech, and friend of the band. On August 29Open in a new window, 2007Open in a new window during a concert in Holmdel, New JerseyOpen in a new window, Mikey returned for the performance of the group's song "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)".[17]Open in a new window

During the third leg of The Black Parade World TourOpen in a new window with support act MuseOpen in a new window, members of My Chemical Romance band and crew and members of Muse’s crew were struck by food poisoningOpen in a new window, thus canceling six shows.[18]Open in a new window My Chemical Romance was a part of Linkin Park's Projekt RevolutionOpen in a new window tour in 2007,[19]Open in a new window along with, PlaceboOpen in a new window, Mindless Self IndulgenceOpen in a new window, SaosinOpen in a new window, Taking Back SundayOpen in a new window, HIMOpen in a new window, and Linkin ParkOpen in a new window.

Four original recordings from The Black Parade were featured on the Xbox 360Open in a new window release of Guitar Hero IIOpen in a new window. "Dead!" was added to the song list in-game, and as of August 14, 2007 three more tracks were made available via bulk download from the Xbox Live Marketplace: "This is How I Disappear", "TeenagersOpen in a new window", and "Famous Last WordsOpen in a new window". The My Chemical Romance Track Pack is available for 500 Microsoft Points. [20]Open in a new window

It was announced that My Chemical Romance will be on a headlining tour in Europe with Mindless Self IndulgenceOpen in a new window opening, starting in October 2007Open in a new window. [21]Open in a new window

In September 2007Open in a new window, My Chemical Romance confirmed they have no plans to record a new album until at least mid-2008,[22]Open in a new window though there are conflicting reports that the group will record late in 2007 for an early-2008 release.

On September 24Open in a new window, 2007Open in a new window, the group's lead vocalist Gerard Way has stated the group plans to release two more singles from The Black Parade, both of which will feature music videos directed by Way himself. Way also stated that bassist, and brother, Mikey Way will rejoin the group on tour, following his break from touring after his March 2007 marriage.

===The future (2008-present)

Despite the group saying they would not write songs until 2008, they played a new song recently, although technically untitled it has garnered the fan given name "Stay" as it was the only discernible word at the song's first performance.[23]Open in a new window. On November 15th it was reported that Frank Iero and Bob Bryar would be sitting out the UK tour dates, with Bob having wrist problems and Frank having to return home to be with his family, guitar tec Matt Cortez will replace Frank, and Pete will replace Bob.[24]Open in a new window

My Chemical Romance was nominated for "Best Alternative Group" at the 2007 American Music AwardsOpen in a new window, along with Linkin ParkOpen in a new window and The White StripesOpen in a new window, but Linkin Park won the award. This award was not aired on television.

On December 19Open in a new window, 2007Open in a new window EP Live and RareOpen in a new window was released in JapanOpen in a new window. The EP features tracks from singles from The Black ParadeOpen in a new window.

In the recent Australian shows, the song "Desert Song" was played as an encore, something that Gerard stated as something "they've really never got to play live".

At the end of 2007, James DeweesOpen in a new window announced that he would be joining My Chemical Romance as an official member on keyboards beginning with the band's next album. The date of the release is not yet announced. The band refers to the new album's sound as being "a return to punk rock."

Musical style and influences

My Chemical Romance's music has been described by the mediaOpen in a new window as "pop punkOpen in a new window",[25]Open in a new window "alternative rockOpen in a new window", "post-hardcoreOpen in a new window"[25]Open in a new window and "punkOpen in a new window revival".[25]Open in a new window The band themselves described their music as simply "rockOpen in a new window" or "violent, dangerous popOpen in a new window" on their official website,[26]Open in a new window as well as rejecting the term "emoOpen in a new window"[27]Open in a new window to describe their style, though another source quotes frontman Way stating that they are "What-else-ya-got-emo".[4]Open in a new window Frontman Gerard WayOpen in a new window has recently stated in an interview that they were never Emo, as he says emo is "a pile of shit."[28]Open in a new window

My Chemical Romance cite their main influences as QueenOpen in a new window, ThursdayOpen in a new window, Iron MaidenOpen in a new window, The MisfitsOpen in a new window, MorrisseyOpen in a new window/The SmithsOpen in a new window[29]Open in a new window and the Beastie BoysOpen in a new window.[30]Open in a new window Gerard Way has said, "We love bands like Queen, where it's huge and majestic, but also bands like Black FlagOpen in a new window and the Misfits, who would go absolutely crazy."[31]Open in a new window Way has also said that his band patterns their career after that of The Smashing PumpkinsOpen in a new window, another band they admire.[32]Open in a new window Geoff RicklyOpen in a new window, the lead singer of Thursday, has compared My Chemical Romance to Ink & DaggerOpen in a new window.[4]Open in a new window Growing up, they were also very influenced by horror films and comic books, and therefore their music, lyrics, and image all have overt elements of fantasy, storytelling, horror, and theatricality. Gerard Way has recently stated that some of the newer material they are writing for their new album is more of a throwback to their punk rock roots.

Criticism

My Chemical Romance was among the first bands to achieve prominence by offering free downloads through PureVolumeOpen in a new window[33]Open in a new window and the social networkingOpen in a new window site MySpaceOpen in a new window, where MCR gathered its first few thousand fans.[34]Open in a new window The band has clearly grown well beyond those initial numbers, expanding their fan base beyond the typical fans of their musical style and direction,[35]Open in a new window partially helped by the more mainstream sound of their 2004 album, Three Cheers for Sweet RevengeOpen in a new window. MCR are sometimes maligned by the "grassroots" fans, for the expanded fan base, after the release of Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge. Due to the increased amount of new fans, some of the old fanbase considers the band a "selloutOpen in a new window" and the new MCR fans "posers"Open in a new window. The fans are particularly vocal on online forumsOpen in a new window.[36]Open in a new window[37]Open in a new window

Numerous artists in other bands have criticized the band openly in the media, Marilyn MansonOpen in a new window among them; rumors circulated for some time that he wrote the song "Mutilation is the Most Sincere Form of Flattery" as an attack on the band for his Eat Me, Drink MeOpen in a new window release (which he later denied, saying that it was aimed at bands in general seeking to imitate him). In another interview Manson stated that "I'm embarrassed to be me because these people are doing a really sad, pitiful, shallow version of what I've done". In response to this, Gerard Way claimed nothing Manson could say would bring the band down.[38]Open in a new window

Gerard Way struck out against fans and bands that classify My Chemical Romance as "Emo", saying that; “I think emo is fucking garbage, it's bullshit. I think there's bands that unfortunately we get lumped in with that are considered emo and by default that starts to make us emo.” and, "I think emo's a pile of shit.” This caused much outcry from fans and critics alike.[citation neededOpen in a new window]

Tours

My Chemical Romance has been on many tours, touring non-stop for years, and has a reputation for sold-out shows. Including the Vans Warped tour in their earlier career, amongst others. Touring with many well-known bands, earlier, with Fall Out Boy, The Used, Thursday, Green Day and others.

Warped Tour '05

The 11th Annual Vans Warped tour featured My Chemical Romance on the Main Stage, along with The OffspringOpen in a new window, Fall Out BoyOpen in a new window, and 85 other bands including the likes of Atreyu, The All American Rejects, Good Charlotte, Saosin and many more. "For a lot of kids, it's the one thing they look forward to all year," said Gerard Way. "They save up for it. They get to see all the bands they like in one shot." [39]Open in a new windowWhich is apparent due to the large number of mainstream, cult-favorite, or old school bands who play annually at the Warped Tours. My Chemical Romance's setlist included mostly songs from Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge.

My Chemical Romance Tour

Following the 2005's summer Warped Tour, the band opened their first headlining tour. The tour launched September 15th in Ohio, stopping at 30 locations in the U.S., to promote their album, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge. Supporting were Alkaline TrioOpen in a new window, and Reggie & The Full Effect. The band really took advantage of headlining a tour, as they incorporated major theatrics, like gothic dancers, to songs like Helena. The tour was the beginnings of the heavy theatrics My Chemical Romance have played around with in their concerts, Gerard Way expressed his plans for the tour in an interview with MTV, "We'd talked about bringing out dancers for our headlining tour in the fall, but it's a big undertaking; you have to have a bus full of dancers. We've always wanted to do a big theatrical tour. But you have to do it in steps,"[40]Open in a new window. The use of theatrics was extremely evident in their future headlining tour, The Black Parade World Tour.

The Black Parade World Tour

The Black Parade World TourOpen in a new window was a world-concert tour the band embarked on in 2006, stretching into 2007, to promote their newly released album, the Black Parade.

Projekt Revolution '07

The band joined headliners Linkin ParkOpen in a new window on Projekt Revolution 2007, starting on July 25th and ending on September 3rd in Colorado. [41]Open in a new window The band played a one-hour set on center stage, opening with This Is How I Disappear, as flames burst behind the band. The set ended with Cancer, occasionally with falling confetti, and fireworks.

Frontman Gerard WayOpen in a new window has stated that it had been the best tour the band has ever been on. This tour is worth mentioning, as a stream of controversial events occurred, including the infamous kiss Gerard Way and Frank Iero shared during a performance of You Know What They Do To Guys Like Us In Prison in San Bernardino on the 28th of July. Another such event was Gerard's performance of Rihanna's single "Umbrella" in Hartford, Connecticut on the 26th of August. Both spread quickly over YouTube[citation neededOpen in a new window].My Chemical Romance has announced that following the Projekt Revolution tour they will be opening for Bon JoviOpen in a new window in October, and depart for a European Tour, with Mindless Self IndulgenceOpen in a new window supporting.

Band members

Current members

Former members

Live members

  • James DeweesOpen in a new window - keyboards (2007)
  • Matt Cortez - bass (stand in for Mikey Way, 2007), guitars (stand in for Frank Iero, 2007)
  • "Pete" - drums (stand in for Bob Bryar, November 2007 - 2008, full name was asked to be kept confidential)[42]Open in a new window.
  • Tucker RuleOpen in a new window - drums (stand in for Bob Bryar, November 2007 - 2008)[43]Open in a new window

Discography

Main article: My Chemical Romance discographyOpen in a new window

Awards and Nominations

Nominations

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