What is Gerard Way’s net worth? Who is Gerard Way’s wife?
Gerard Way is the co-founder of My Chemical Romance. The rock band had six top 20 UK singles
Biography
He was born on April 9, 1977, in New Jersey, as Gerard Arthur Way, to Donald Way and Donna Lee (née Rush).
His maternal grandmother had a great influence on Gerard.
”She introduced him to singing, painting, and performing,” Way revealed aout his grandmother.
At the age of 15, he was held at gunpoint.
In 1995, he graduated from Belleville High School.
In 1999, he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts in NYC.
My Chemical Romance
United Kingdom, 2006 – @Getty
In 2001, Way, alongside Matt Pelissier, Toro, and Mikey, co-founded the rock band My Chemical Romance.
They were inspired by many artists, including Nick Cave.
“We were trying to take bits of everything we loved,” Gerard detailed in a later interview. “Lyrics will be like storyteller lyrics.”
In 2002, the band released their debut album, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love. It was recorded and produced in the span of only a week.
The band’s second album was released on June 8, 2004, via Reprise Records.
2005 MTV Video Music Awards – @Getty
The album has sold more than 3 million copies in the US alone.
Way announced the band’s split in 2013.
“I think breaking up the band broke us out of that machine,” he told The Guardian in 2019. “It wasn’t fun to make stuff any more.”
From 2013 to 2014, he co-wrote the original six-issue series The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys.
Solo Album
Gerard Way performs on stage at KOKO on November 10, 2014 in London – @Getty
In 2014, Way inked a solo record deal with Warner Bros Records.
“I am continuing full-steam into comics, art, and more importantly to some of you – music,” Gerard stated at the time.
On September 29, 2014, Gerard released his debut solo album, Hesitant Alien. It peaked at #16 on the US Billboard 200.
In 2020, he launched the revised mini-series, The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys: National Anthem.
The Umbrella Academy
Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance performs during the Projekt Revolution Tour at the Sleep Train Ampitheatre on June 27, 2007 in Marysville – @Getty
From 2019 to 2024, he served as a co-executive producer for the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy.
“Walking on the set was such a big deal for me,” Way explained. “They really believe in it. It’s the greatest trip.”
On March 21, 2024, Way announced a new comic book series, Paranoid Gardens.
Wife
On September 3, 2007, Gerard Way married Lyn-Z (Lindsey Way) at the end of their Projekt Revolution tour.
Lyn-Z and Gerard Way arrive at the premiere of Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy” at the ArcLight Hollywood – @Getty
His wife is the bassist in the American electronic rock band Mindless Self Indulgence. Their music includes:
- breakbeat hardcore
- hip hop
- industrial
- techno
- electronica
- alternative rock
- punk rock
“The first time I met my wife, my pants were covered in duct tape and shit,” the co-founder of My Chemical Romance revealed. “She said she fell in love with me then.”
On May 27, 2009, the couple welcomed their daughter, Bandit Lee Way.
“I have a beautiful baby girl, a caring wife and I get to perform for my adoring fans everyday,” he siad. “I am living proof that no matter how bad it gets, it gets better.”
Gerard Way – Net Worth
So, how much is Gerard Way worth?
At the 2011 Voodoo Music Experience at City Park – @Getty
Way earned most of his wealth from co-founding and being the lead singer of the rock band My Chemical Romance.
My Chemical Romance released four studio albums:
- Danger Days
- The Black Parade
- Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge
- I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love
He also co-created and wrote the comic series The Umbrella Academy and The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys.
In 2015, Way and his wife bought a house in Highland Park for $1 million. They listed in 2016, for close to $1.2 million.
He also sells merch on his website – store.gerardway.com. Therefore, Gerard Way has an estimated net worth of $20 million.
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