Pete Wentz

Date of Birth: June 5, 1979

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Peter Lewis Kingston Wentz III, more commonly known as Pete Wentz, is an American musician, songwriter, and record executive. Born on June 5, 1979, in Wilmette, Illinois, Wentz is best known as the bassist and primary lyricist for the rock band Fall Out Boy. The band’s debut album “Take This to Your Grave” was a commercial success, and their subsequent albums only built on that momentum, making them one of the most influential bands in the pop-punk and emo scenes. Beyond his work with Fall Out Boy, Wentz has also been involved in various side projects, including the band Black Cards. Additionally, he has delved into various entrepreneurial ventures, including a clothing line and a record label, Decaydance Records.

5 Interesting Facts about Pete Wentz

1. Pete Wentz originally studied political science at DePaul University before dropping out to pursue a career in music.

2. He has written a book titled “Gray,” which is a semi-autobiographical novel.

3. Wentz has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and has been open about his struggles with mental health.

4. His parents are both involved in education; his mother is a high school admissions counselor, and his father is an attorney who also worked as a high school admissions director.

5. Pete Wentz has a strong love for animals and has several pets, including a pet dog named Hemingway.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Pete Wentz

1. “If you aren’t just a little bit depressed, then you aren’t paying very much attention to what’s going on in the world.”

2. “You can live with me in this house I’ve built out of writers blocks.”

3. “You have to fall in love with yourself first, before you can fall in love with someone else.”

4. “What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? I think that’s something that a lot of people answer when they’re 8, and then they forget about that answer when they turn 18.”

5. “I want to inspire people to be the best versions of themselves, and to know that they are beautiful no matter what.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Pete Wentz is estimated to be around $18 million.

Children

Pete Wentz has three children. His first child, Bronx Mowgli Wentz, was born in 2008 from his previous marriage to Ashlee Simpson. He also has two children with his current partner, Meagan Camper: Saint Lazslo Wentz, born in 2014, and Marvel Jane Wentz, born in 2018.