Gerard Way

Co-Founder & Lead Vocalist of My Chemical Romance; Co-Creator & Comic Book Writer, "The Umbrella Academy" & "Doom Patrol"

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Gerard Way Biography

Gerard Way is recognized for his multi-faceted career spanning music and the world of comics. As the co-founder and lead vocalist of the rock band My Chemical Romance, Way carved a niche for himself in the music industry. The band's success was marked by its significant influence on the rock scene until their split in 2013. The band reunited and began performing again in 2019, went on a world tour in 2022 and 2023, and headlined the When We Were Young Festival in 2024. Way's musical journey didn't stop there as he launched his solo career in 2014 with the release of his debut album "Hesitant Alien." His work as a solo artist further extended his musical footprint with performances at major events such as the Australian 2015 Soundwave music festivals.

Alongside his musical endeavors, Way has significantly impacted the comic book industry. He co-created and wrote "The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys" and "The Umbrella Academy," the latter gaining widespread recognition and being adapted into a popular Netflix series. Further, Way established the Young Animal imprint at DC Comics and penned the imprint's flagship series, "Doom Patrol." His contributions to the comic book industry were acknowledged when he won the 2008 Eisner Award for Best Limited Series for "Apocalypse Suite."

In addition to his solo career and comic book writing, Way has demonstrated his skills as a collaborative artist. He has worked with other notable musicians, such as contributing vocals to the song "Professional Griefers" by deadmau5. He also served as the executive producer for the album "I'm a UFO in This City" by LostAlone and contributed guest vocals to other musical projects. With a career encompassing various aspects of the creative industry, Way's diverse background and experience make him a versatile figure in both music and comic book culture.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/09/2025.

Gerard Way Videos

  • Gerard Way on Bringing His Comic THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY to Netflix
    Celeb Secrets chats with Gerard Way at the world premiere of "The Umbrella Academy" in Hollywood. MORE THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY INTERVIEWS:...
  • Comic Book Shopping With My Chemical Romance's Gerard Way | Cool Accidents
    Filmed during Gerard Way's last Australian tour in 2015, we took the My Chemical Romance frontman comic book shopping and the Umbrella Academy...

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