Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Pete Wentz
Feb 26, 2018
Pete Wentz, the bassist of Fall Out Boy and a known rock star with a heart, shares his journey from a young musician to a role model. He discusses how his son helped him out of depression and shares a funny story about James Gandolfini promoting his bar. The conversation dives into the complexities of fame, the struggle for creative integrity in the music industry, and the emotional challenges of success. Wentz also reflects on his punk roots, fan interactions, and the evolution of celebrity culture in today's social media age.
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Fame Feels Incongruent
- Fame creates a mismatch: you still feel like the 14-year-old kid even when people treat you like a star.
- That mismatch forces constant perspective shifts and can provoke nausea or imposter feelings.
Bar Opening Promoted By Omission
- Pete and friends opened a dive bar so they could always get in and party together.
- On opening night they let rumors stand that James Gandolfini had been there to drum up attention.
Unexpected Family Connections
- Pete's maternal family brought international and political connections into his background.
- That history shaped a broader worldview and surprising family stories like meeting Muhammad Ali.
