Fall Out Boy guitarist back after mental health hiatus | Backbite

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May 30, 2023 at 4:57 PM

Joe Trohman, the guitarist and co-founder of the American band Fall Out Boy, has returned to the group. The musician reported in January that he temporarily left the band because he wanted to work on his mental health.

“Hey everyone, I’m officially back!”, the 38-year-old guitarist announced via social media. “I want to thank everyone for the love and support as I took a break to get back to health for my family, friends and myself.”

Trohman further writes that he is eager to get back into action. He also thanks Ben Young, who replaced him during his break.

In January, the guitarist said his mental health had been declining in recent years. “I’m quitting to avoid burning out completely and never coming back,” he said. He then emphasized that he would return “with 100 percent certainty”.

Fall Out Boy will go on a world tour this summer. That tour is dedicated to the recently released album So Much (for) Stardust. The band also performs in the Netherlands: in October the group will perform in AFAS Live in Amsterdam.

Fall Out Boy became known at the beginning of this century with hits such as Thnks Fr Th Mmrs, Sugar, We’re Goin Down and Dance, Dance.

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