Pete Wentz's Connection to Joe Biden Explains Why Fall Out Boy Will Play at Inauguration Concert
Some people were confused to see Fall Out Boy on the performers lineup for Joe Biden‘s upcoming We the People concert ahead of his inauguration… but there’s an interesting explanation!
Biden and the band’s bassist Pete Wentz actually go way back and the rocker even credits the future president as the reason he is alive.
Back during the 2008 election, when Biden was running as the VP-running mate with Barack Obama, Pete opened up about their connection.
Click inside to find out what he said…
“I would not be standing here actually in reality at all because my parents met working for Biden,” Pete told the Associated Press at the time.
He added, “They met on the campaign, so they have this particular affection for Joe. He came to their wedding. If it weren’t for Joe Biden, I would not exist as a human being.”
Ahead of the 2020 election, Pete showed his support for Joe once again. The Fall Out Boy account tweeted, “This is the most important election of our lifetime, and standing on the sideline is not an option. We endorse Joe Biden. So please, go vote. Lives depend on it.”
See what fans are tweeting below.
so joe biden is the reason pete wentz exists, thus why fall out boy exists, and now fall out boy is performing at biden’s inauguration…life has come full circle
— morgan 🦋 (@skeletalmorgan) January 14, 2021
Now we’ve been told y’all my black king Pete Wentz’s parents met on Biden’s first senate campaign!!! https://t.co/bP3K75BLZO
— Ira!!! (@iratheethird) January 14, 2021
Fun fact, Pete Wentz’s parents met while working for Biden on his Senate campaign. https://t.co/0UNDrf3U5Y
— Robyn Kanner (@robynkanner) January 14, 2021
of course they are!!! Fall Out Boy literally wouldn't exist without Joe Biden!!!! https://t.co/a208Ug0ztv
— Dr. Felix Arson (@whitneyarner) January 14, 2021
*banging pots and pans, indicating it's time for me to share a completely useless fact* Unironic and totally true statement: Without Joe Biden, there would not be Fall Out Boy.
Pete Wentz's parents met working for Biden during his Senate race in the 70s. https://t.co/jWKWfi7JUl
— Jordyn Hermani (@JordynHermani) January 14, 2021
duh Fall Out Boy wouldn't exist without Joe Biden (in case you somehow forgot Pete Wentz's parents met working on Biden's senate campaign) it's his single greatest contribution to society https://t.co/KP77u5W9yr
— Katie Minard (@KatieMinard) January 14, 2021
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