Patrick Stump is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the pop-punk band Fall Out Boy. Born on April 27, 1984, in Evanston, Illinois, he began his music career in the early 2000s and gained fame with the band's breakthrough album, From Under the Cork Tree, released in 2005. In addition to his work with Fall Out Boy, Stump has pursued solo projects, including his debut album, Soul Punk, released in 2011. He is recognized for his distinctive voice and musical versatility, blending various genres such as rock, pop, and R&B.