Here's why Fall Out Boy’s set for Biden's inauguration is a full circle moment
In less than a week, Joe Biden is being sworn in as the 46th President Of The United States. For the historic inauguration, a lot of celebratory events are set to happen including the We The People concert.
The Jan. 17 virtual event includes a slew of familiar faces including AJR, James Taylor, Will.i.am and Fall Out Boy. Of course, FOB fans have a lot of reactions to the band performing for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris‘ big day.
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In case you didn’t know, Fall Out Boy probably wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for Joe Biden. Back in 2008, when Barack Obama was running for president with his future VP Biden, Pete Wentz revealed just how he is connected to the future President of the United States.
“I would not be standing here actually in reality at all because my parents met working for Biden,” Wentz told the Associated Press. “They met on the campaign, so they have this particular affection for Joe. He came to their wedding. If it weren’t for Joe Biden, I would not exist as a human being.”
Shortly after Biden won the presidential election in November, Wentz shared a throwback photo of them together.
“My parents met working for Joe Biden in the Senate in the 70s. To me he is a beacon of empathy, compassion and kindness. The times we live in call for a leader with these specific traits. Proud to call Joe Biden my president.”
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So, naturally, when Fall Out Boy were announced as one of the performers for Biden’s We The People concert, fans couldn’t contain their reactions.
so joe biden is the reason pete wentz exists, thus why fall out boy exists, and now fall out boy is performing at biden’s inauguration…life has come full circle
— morgan ? (@skeletalmorgan) January 14, 2021
if covid wasn’t a thing we would all be flying out to dc to crowdsurf during fall out boy’s set at joe biden’s inaguration
— Lexy⚡️ (@lexysheep) January 14, 2021
Learning that Fall Out Boy is performing at Biden’s inauguration concert makes my dopamine centers go “weewoo weewoo”
— Mer (@itsmerilove) January 15, 2021
if i see fall out boy on the live showing of biden’s inauguration i’m going to cry so hard
— alex✨ (@8lexnicole) January 14, 2021
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The virtual We The People concerts kicks off on Sunday, Jan. 17 at 8 P.M. ET. To gain access to the event, the Biden Inaugural Committee is asking for donations. All viewers have to do is donate any amount and they will receive an access link to watch the entire concert. Head here for more information.
On January 17th, we’re coming together for a special “We the People Concert” ?
Hosted by @KeeganMKey and @DebraMessing, join us for this pre-inaugural event with @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris.
— Biden Inaugural Committee (@BidenInaugural) January 14, 2021
Despite last week’s Capitol riots and the impeachment trial of Donald Trump, Biden’s inauguration is going ahead as planned. The ceremony is happening on Jan. 20 on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Due to COVID-19, attendance will be limited.
Along with the We The People concert, there are quite a few other inauguration celebrations happening over the next week. On Jan. 14, we learned that Lady Gaga is singing the national anthem at Joe Biden’s inauguration. As well, Jennifer Lopez is performing a musical number.
Following the inauguration ceremony, a stacked lineup of artists are performing for the Celebrate America event. Earlier this week, Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato, Jon Bon Jovi and Ant Clemons were announced as the first round of artists in the event’s lineup. Now, it looks like even more familiar faces are joining them.
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Foo Fighters, Bruce Springsteen and John Legend have officially been added to the lineup for Celebrate America. So far, the artists have not revealed which songs they will be performing. However, it’s possible Foo Fighters may play their new song “Waiting On A War,” off of their forthcoming album Medicine At Midnight. The track debuted on Thursday in celebration of Dave Grohl‘s birthday.
We are excited for these amazing speakers and performers to join our “Celebrating America” primetime program at 8:30pm ET/PT for #Inauguration2021!@EvaLongoria@kerrywashington@foofighters@johnlegend@springsteen pic.twitter.com/miKo6kbvE7
— Biden Inaugural Committee (@BidenInaugural) January 15, 2021
Celebrating America will be available to watch on numerous platforms. The event, which will be hosted by Tom Hanks, starts at 8:30 P.M. ET on multiple platforms including ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and MSNBC.
For those of you that don’t have cable, you’re in luck. The entire special will be streamed on the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC)’s social media channels. Additionally, it will also be available on Amazon Prime Video, Microsoft Bing, NewsNOW from Fox and AT&T DirecTV and U-verse.
Which inauguration performance are you most looking forward to watching? Did you know about Fall Out Boy’s connection to Joe Biden? Let us know in the comments below.
