1. Robert Cory Bryar was an American musician and sound engineer best known as the drummer of American rock band My Chemical Romance.
20 Facts About Bob Bryar
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Bob Bryar was the longest-tenured and last official drummer in the band, performing in the rock group from 2004 until his departure in 2010.
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Bob Bryar joined My Chemical Romance shortly after the release of the band's second studio album Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge in 2004, replacing former drummer Matt Pelissier.
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Bob Bryar performed on all of the subsequent releases in support of the album, as well as the band's commercially successful concept album, The Black Parade.
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Bob Bryar subsequently became a real estate agent and an active supporter of dog rescue charities and sanctuaries.
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Bob Bryar was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 31,1979.
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One notable influence on Bob Bryar was Rush drummer Neil Peart.
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In 2000, Bob Bryar began working as a touring sound engineer for rock bands including The Used and Thrice.
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Bob Bryar quit his then job on the Projekt Revolution tour to become the drummer for My Chemical Romance when the band was holding a tour in Japan, officially replacing former drummer Matt Pelissier shortly after the release of the band's second studio album Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge.
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Bob Bryar concurrently relearned how to play drums, having not played in years since becoming a soundman full-time, as he quickly learned the band's repertoire to tour.
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Bob Bryar performed on, recorded and co-wrote My Chemical Romance's third studio album The Black Parade.
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Bob Bryar sat out for the tour and the band continued with Pete Parada as his temporary replacement.
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On March 3,2010, rhythm guitarist Frank Iero announced on their official website that Bob Bryar had departed from the band, writing:.
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Bob Bryar remains the band's longest serving drummer as of November 2024, with the band not having a full-time drummer since Bob Bryar's departure.
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The band released their fourth studio album Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys in 2010, with Bob Bryar being credited as a songwriter on five songs including the singles "Na Na Na " and "The Only Hope for Me Is You".
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On October 2,2014, Bob Bryar announced his departure from music, subsequently becoming a real estate agent.
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In September 2016, Bob Bryar was featured in an exclusive interview with Alternative Press to promote the new album.
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In January 2020, Bob Bryar participated in a remembrance for then recently-deceased Rush drummer Neil Peart, recalling his "teenage obsession" and friendship with Peart.
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Bob Bryar played Vic Firth's "ROCK" sticks, until switching to Vater's "XD-Rock" sticks in 2007.
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In June 2021, Bob Bryar auctioned his Helena-themed drum kit on eBay and dedicated the money to the Williamson County Animal Control and Adoption Center located in Franklin, Tennessee.