Joe Trohman
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| Joseph Mark Trohman | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Joseph Mark Trohman | |
| Also known as | Joe Trohman | |
| Born | September 1, 1984 | |
| Origin | Hollywood, Florida | |
| Genre(s) | Alternative | |
| Years active | 2000–present | |
| Label(s) | Fueled by Ramen and Island Records | |
Joseph Mark Trohman (born on September 1, 1984 in Hollywood, California) is most notably the lead guitarist for the Chicago-based alternative rock band Fall Out Boy, of which he is also the founding member.
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[edit] Early life
Trohman grew up in South Russell, east of Cleveland, Ohio. He lived there for 12 years, playing the trumpet in the school band until he picked up guitar later in his elementary school years. He moved to a suburb of Chicago around 12 years old. He attended Washburne Middle School, where he participated in various bands for fun. After Washburne, he attended New Trier Township High School. During his highschool years he was part of an audio visual club that made home movies, as well as briefly playing bass in Arma Angelus with Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz on vocals.
[edit] Career
Trohman approached fellow Chicago musician and friend Pete Wentz about starting a pop punk band, with more emphasis on positivity, and less emphasis on the negatives that the hardcore scene seemed to draw. Wentz agreed. Trohman then met Patrick Stump at a Border's bookstore, whom Trohman overheard talking about a band of mutual interest. Stump was recruited as a singer. They later recruited friend Andy Hurley on drums.
Trohman, with the rest of his band, is finished recording a new record, "Inifinity On High" slated for release on Feb 6th 2007. The first single from the record is called "This Aint A Scene, It's An Arms Race" and will impact radio Nov 21st 2006. He also is fully endorsed by Washburn Guitars.
[edit] Trivia
- He had a small role in the television show One Tree Hill with the other members of Fall Out Boy.
- He is Jewish.
[edit] Equipment
- Washburn Pilsen Guitars with Seymour Duncan SH-6 duncan distortion pick-ups in the bridge position
- Dean Markley Blue Steel heavy bottom, skinny top strings
- Bogner Uberschall Heads
- 2 Mesa 4x12 Cabinets loaded with Celestian vintage 30s
