Pete Wentz

About Pete Wentz

Bassist, lyricist, and backup vocalist for Fall Out Boy, as well as the owner of Decaydance Records, which has signed Panic! at the Disco and Gym Class Heroes.

Peter Lewis Kingston Wentz III is an American musician, singer, songwriter, A&R consultant, author, and record executive. He is best known as the bassist and lyricist for the American rock band Fall Out Boy, since 2001. Before Fall Out Boy, Wentz was a fixture of the Chicago hardcore scene and was the lead singer and songwriter for Arma Angelus, a metalcore band. During Fall Out Boy's hiatus from 2009 to 2012, Wentz formed the experimental, electropop and dubstep group Black Cards. He owns a record label, DCD2 Records, which has signed bands including Panic! at the Disco and Gym Class Heroes. Fall Out Boy returned from hiatus in February 2013, and have since released 3 number-one albums; Save Rock and Roll, American Beauty/American Psycho, and Mania. Wentz has also ventured into other non-musical projects, including writing, acting, and fashion; in 2005 he founded a clothing company called Clandestine Industries.

Children	3
Born	Peter Lewis Kingston Wentz III, June 5, 1979, Wilmette, Illinois, U.S.
Years active	1993–present
Occupation	Musician, singer, songwriter, record executive, A&R consultant
Partner(s)	Meagan Camper (2011–present)

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Trivia

He formed the experimental electro pop group Black Cards during his band's hiatus from 2009 until 2012.

Pete Wentz before fame

In high school, he was an All-State soccer player.

Achievement of Pete Wentz

During his band's break from 2009 to 2012, he founded the experimental electro pop trio Black Cards.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$18 Million

Pete Wentz family life

On May 17, 2008, he married Ashlee Simpson; they separated in 2011. In 2008, he and Simpson welcomed a son named Bronx. With his girlfriend Meagan Camper, he welcomed a son named Saint Laszlo in 2014. In May of this year, the couple had a daughter named Marvel Jane.

Associations of Pete Wentz

With Patrick Stump, Joe Trohman, and Andy Hurley, he was a member of Fall Out Boy.

Pete Wentz Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	in kg - N/A
Height	168 cm
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Hair Color	N/A

Facts about Pete Wentz

• Though he is a bassist, Pete Wentz is regarded as a frontman of his main musical group.
• What is the first song he has listened to?
Pete Wentz remembers listening to u201cBuild Me Up Buttercupu201d of The Foundations when sitting in the back while his father was driving the car.
• The musician used to smoke marijuana when attending high school. This influenced very much his grades. Pete Wentz managed to give it up to graduate from school.
• Pete Wentz founded the record company called DCD2 Records. Such star bands as Gym Class Heroes and Panic! at the Disco turn to sign to the label.
• Does he work for charity?
Pete Wentzu0027s philanthropic feelings resulted in cooperation with various charitable companies, including UNICEFu2019s Tap Project, Invisible Children, and some others.
• Why did he choose music instead of music?
When attending the school he played football brilliantly. Pete Wentz always admitted that he had a passion for soccer. However, Pete Wentz wanted a kind of adventure and challenge in his life thatu2019s why he chose to follow the music direction.
• What are his ventures?
Pete Wentz is an owner of the clothing brand called Clandestine Industries.

Family Members

Name	Relationship	Net worth	Profession
Andrew Wentz	Brother		N/A
Bronx Wentz	Children		N/A
Saint Lazslo Wentz	Children		N/A
Marvel Jane Wentz	Children	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Celebrity Family Member
Pete Wentz II	Father		N/A
Ashlee Simpson	Former spouse	$11 Million	Pop Singer
Dale Wentz	Mother		N/A
Meagan Camper	Partner	$1 Million (Approx.)	Model
Hillary	Sister		N/A