Frank Iero Quotes & Sayings

“The best music happens when you have a personal connection to it. That same philosophy can extend to the instrument you hold in your hands: if a guitar means something special, you're bound to do great things with it.”

“The relationship between 'My Chemical Romance' and Michael Pedicone is over. He was caught red-handed stealing from the band and confessed to police after our show last night in Auburn, Washington. We are heartbroken and sick to our stomachs over this entire situation.”

“I have no want or desire to solo. I'd rather create melodies and accompanying parts.”

“Anytime you put yourself in a creative box, it's going to stifle you; it's not conducive to the writing or recording process.”

“If you don't listen, you're never gonna learn.”

“These days, all we hear about is that the industry is in trouble. Everybody is so scared, but our mission statement is having no fear.”

“My first show was when I was a high school freshman, but it was at the junior class dance. My older friend and bandmate booked it.”

“People don't always realize that a record is forever. It'll always be there under your name. You've got to be certain that it's right.”

“When you break it all down, my punk rock is my dad's blues. It's music from the underground, and it's real, and it's written for the downtrodden in uncertain times.”

“I also remember the second band I was in ever. We were called Hybrid. We got a show at this local street fair, and we were playing on the back of a flatbed truck. There was an ad in the paper, and it said that 'Hybird' is playing. I was so mad.”