Biography

Frank Iero

Frank Anthony Iero was born on October 31st, 1981 (making him a Scorpio), in Belleville, New Jersey (which he prefers to big cities such as New York or L.A.). Not many people know how to say his last name, which is correctly pronounced "eye-year-oh". Frank is 5'4" and has hazel eyes with a dark drown natural hair color (now dyed black).
Family & Childhood

He grew up with his mom, Linda, who divorced his dad (who has greatly influenced him over the years). Just like fellow band mate Gerard Way, he has been playing in bands since he was eleven. Frank went to a catholic school growing up, where he learned to tie a tie. He was bullied in high school, but must've pulled himself together to endure four long years of Rutgers University.

My Chemical Romance

He currently is the rhythm guitarist for My Chemical Romance, and is the youngest member of the band. He plays an Epiphone Les Paul Elite Series and uses Marshall JCM900 and Sun Cabinet Amps. He was recruited after the band decided they needed another guitarist (in addition to Ray Toro) to fill out the sound. He also dropped out of college (and another band, "Pencey Prep") to pursue the band full time.
Tattoos and piercings

Frank has many tattoos and piercings, including a tattoo of the letters "N" and "J" inside his lip (it stands for New Jersey, where he grew up), a jack-o-lantern, which he got on his 18th birthday (October 31--Halloween), and the word "HALLOWEEN" tattooed on his fingers (one finger has two L's so it all fits).
Favorite bands and interests

Some of his favorite bands are Black Flag, American Nightmare, The Bouncing Souls, and The Beastie Boys. Frank loves reading books, especially the Harry Potter series. He unfortunately has suffered from Bronchitis and ear infections, as well as two broken toes, four chipped teeth, lacerations to hands, knees, and his head, numerous contusions and bruises, and endured a nasty case of mono. Alas, he still smokes. Frank Iero admires Billie Joe Armstrong (front man of the delicious punk band Green Day) so much he learned to play guitar by imitating him. He also plans on buying a guitar that looks like Billie Joe's.

Some interesting facts:
- Frank used to smoke
- Frank has 3 dogs, one of them is called Rev, short for Revenge
- Frank is a vegetarian
- Frank's mom's name is Linda
- Frank was influenced by his father
- Frank is full of himself
- Frank's favorite color is mauve
- Frank loves the Harry Potter series
- Frank played in Pencey Prep which he was the lead singer for.
- Frank was constantly sick when he was younger til he was in 5th grade
- Frank's favorite pop is Mountain Dew and
- Frankie went to Rutgers University for 4 years.
- Frank's first tattoo was a jack-o-latern that he got on his 18th birthday
- Frank does his own make-up.
- Frank went to a catholic school
- Frank learned how to tie a tie there
- Frank started playing in bands when he was 11
- Frank is the youngest member of the band
- Frank thinks pears are good organics
- Frank has got his own clothing line
- Frank suffered from Epstein Barr virus
- Frank also suffered from a case of mono
- Frank Iero is engaged to his girlfriend and fiancee Jamia Nestor
- Frank's dad, grandfather and uncle are musicians as well
- Frank's mom Linda is one of the additional vocalists on the song 'Mama'
- Frank is afraid of spiders
- Frank says he is claustrophobic
- Frank grew up with his mom
- Frank's parents are divorced
- Frank is a Latin name and means 'Free'
- If he was stuck on an island and could have one thing, he says it would be the Harry Potter books