The main thing is not to give up, follow your dream. This is exactly what Frank Iero did, dreaming about the stage from an early age. Despite the difficulties that arose on his way, Iero was able to achieve his goal and become a world famous musician.
Biography: childhood and youth of Frank Iero
Frank Iero (Frank Anthony Thomas Iero Jr.) was born on October 31, 1981, according to the horoscope he is a scorpio. The boy was born in the town of Belleville (New Jersey, USA). His father was involved in music and dreamed that Frank would play drums. However, Frank himself, gravitating to music from an early age, chose a guitar for himself. The marriage of Iero's parents did not survive: the father left the family, the mother - Linda - was forced to raise her son alone.
Frank grew up as a very weak and depressed child. He often went to hospitals with various diseases. In adolescence, he was diagnosed with type 4 herpes virus (Epstein-Barr virus). Perhaps it was music, playing musical instruments that helped Frank in his childhood and youth in many ways. His mother, unlike other people from Frank's inner circle, believed in his son and supported him. Despite the fact that at some point his father left the family, it was he who greatly influenced the formation of musical interest and tastes of little Frank.
Iero made his first steps in the musical field at school. From the age of 11 he began to play in local groups. Frank was part of teams like Give Up the Ghost and Hybrid. Often rehearsals took place in the basement of the house where Frank lived with his mother.
Frank Iero received his basic education at a Catholic school in North Arlington. After graduating from it, he enrolled in a scholarship at Rutgers University. In his student years, he joined the group My Chemical Romance. Due to frequent rehearsals, performances and recordings, continuing to study at the university was problematic. Because Frank decided to quit school.
Musical creativity of the artist
Before taking the place of rhythm guitarist and second voice of My Chemical Romance, Iero was a member of Pencey Prep. In this group, he was listed as a vocalist, and also played his favorite guitar. The music of the band was influenced by the recordings of the group Nirvana.
An artist’s career at My Chemical Romance started in 2001. At that time, the group was just preparing the first record for recording. Frank easily joined the team and became an indispensable participant. An album called I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love was released in 2002.
In 2010, the last disc My Chemical Romance was released, the group announced its breakup. However, this did not become the final point in the career of the already famous Frank Iero. A few years earlier, he had assembled his team - Leathermouth. In 2009, the first disc of this group was released, which immediately aroused curiosity among music critics and fans of Iero's work.
Additional projects and events
In 2007, the musician was part of the jury at the Independent Music Awards, which was held for the seventh time.
In 2008, Frank Iero was involved in a project supporting The Cure.
In 2013, it became known that Frank Iero was engaged in the development of a project called Death Spells.
How does Iero live now? Frank expands his horizons: he devotes himself not only to music, but also to fashion. The artist designs his own clothing collections. By this time, he also has his own recording studio.
Personal life
In 2008, Frank married his longtime girlfriend Jamia Nestor. He was familiar with his future wife from school. Before the wedding, the couple met for more than seven years. From this union, Frank had three children: the twins Cherry and Lily, a son named Miles.
