Happy birthday! Pete Wentz turns 45 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on June 5, 2024

The iconic and legendary musician turns 45 on Wednesday, Jun. 5, 2024.

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Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz is celebrating his 45th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician Pete Wentz has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 45th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Wentz, a cultural icon

Born Peter Lewis Kingston Wentz III in Wilmette on June 5, 1979, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Wentz's not just a great musician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Pete hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Pete Wentz as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 45.

Happy Birthday, Pete, you're the best!