Frank Iero

Frank Anthony Iero (born October 31, 1981) is the rhythm guitarist for the band My Chemical Romance. He was recruited to fill out the band's sound when his own band, Pencey Prep, broke up. Iero grew up in Belleville, New Jersey and attended Rutgers University for a short time before dropping out. In addition to Pencey Prep, Iero played with Hybrid, Sector 12, and briefly with I Am A Graveyard. Frank Iero used to suffer from Epstein-Barr virus, and battled pneumonia throughout his childhood.

Favorite bands and interests

Some of his favorite bands are Black Flag, American Nightmare, The Bouncing Souls, and The Beastie Boys. Frank loves reading books, especially the Harry Potter series. He unfortunately has suffered from Bronchitis and ear infections, as well as two broken toes, four chipped teeth, lacerations to hands, knees, and his head, numerous contusions and bruises, and endured a nasty case of mono. Alas, he still smokes. Frank Iero admires Billie Joe Armstrong (front man of the delicious punk band Green Day) so much he learned to play guitar by imitating him. He also plans on buying a guitar that looks like Billie Joe's.

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