Bob Bryar
Biography
Robert Cory "Bob" Bryar (December 31, 1979 - November 2024) was an American musician and sound engineer best known as the drummer of the rock band My Chemical Romance from 2004 until his departure in 2010. Bryar joined the band in 2004, replacing former drummer Matt Pelissier shortly after the release of their second studio album Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge. He 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 (2006). Despite suffering numerous injuries while on tour, Bryar continued to tour with the band and joined them in the studio to record their fourth studio album before departing from My Chemical Romance in 2010. His most recent contribution was performing on the band's final release before their break-up in 2013, Conventional Weapons. After his departure from the band, Bryar became a behind-the-scenes figure in tours for several bands before retiring from music in 2014. He subsequently became a real estate agent and an active supporter of dog rescue charities and sanctuaries. On November 26, 2024, Bryar was found dead in his home at the age of 44; he had been dead for some time and not been seen for several weeks.
Known For & Full Filmography13 Titles
Drama Series - 2003, 16 episodes • as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
Drama Series - 1984, 16 episodes • as Self
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
Drama Series - 2009, 16 episodes • as Self
MTV World Stage is a global series that brings multi-genre talents with global relevance to an audience in over 550 million households. Recorded "live" at the most exclusive gigs, world renowned music festivals and unique concert locations from around the world, MTV World Stage is the "front row seat" for music lovers to experience the biggest artists on the globe without leaving the comfort of their sofas. On August 15, 2009, MTV Asia staged the first ever outdoor MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia at Sunway Lagoon Resort in Kuala Lumpur. The event was attended by over 15, 000 fans. The 2011 event took place in I-City The event also featured a live, real-time microblogging application where comments and 'tweets' via SMS were displayed on giant screens at the concert venue.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Drums
A live recording released by rock band My Chemical Romance in 2009. The performance was originally stored on a bullet-shaped USB stick sold to fans along with a bulletproof vest.
Movie - 2006, 2h 15m • as Self
Life On The Murder Scene offers an in-depth, extensive video diary, featuring band interviews and behind-the-scenes commentary.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Self
The Band's performance at the Hurricane Festival on June 18th 2011.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
From the founder of the Vans Warped Tour! That taste of Chaos Tour in the winter of 2004 Slammed Thousands of fans together in a nonstop onslaught of music from today's most relevant screamo and hardcore bands. Now, take the chaos home on DVD and relive the intensity again - or for the first time! Artists include: A Static Lullaby, Underoath, Bleed The Dream, The Used, My Chemical Romance, Killswitch Engage, Opiate For the Masses, Nicky P, My American Heart, Senses Fail, Atreyu, Unearth, Bedlight For Blue Eyes.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • as Self - Drums
The Black Parade Is Dead! is MCR's final performance as their onstage characters, the Black Parade. The Black Parade centres around a dying character called The Patient, who reflects on events in his life while he is confronted by Death in the form of his fondest memory, that of his father bringing him to see a marching band. This is based on frontman Gerard Way's belief that death comes to a person in the form of their fondest memory. The band is seen in their Black Parade uniforms throughout the performance, and during the first song "The End", Gerard Way is seen taking the role of The Patient, before tearing off his hospital gown to reveal his uniform.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • as Self
My Chemical Romance Live At Projekt Revolution 2007 [DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI, USA] (22/08/2007). Projekt Revolution was a music festival hosted by Linkin Park, bringing artists of various genres of music together
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Drummer
¡Venganza! is a video album released by rock band My Chemical Romance. It is the second part of the concert in Mexico City, Mexico on October 7, 2007, and a follow-up to the previous DVD The Black Parade Is Dead!. These videos are stored on a bullet-shaped USB drive, along with photos from the show. The flash drive is only available with a Revenge-style vest. Some photos of the Venganza show appear in the booklet for The Black Parade is Dead!. 1. "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)" 2. "Cemetery Drive" 3. "Thank You for the Venom" 4. "The Jetset Life Is Gonna Kill You" 5. "The Ghost of You" 6. "It's Not a Fashion Statement, It's a Fucking Deathwish" 7. "Give 'Em Hell, Kid" 8. "You Know What They Do to Guys Like Us in Prison" 9. "Helena"
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • as Self
AOL Sessions is a video release of the live Sessions@AOL performances by American rock band My Chemical Romance. The album features six videos, all of which are songs from the band's third studio album, The Black Parade.
Movie - 2006, 2h 15m • as Self
My Chemical Romance playing live at House of Blues on Halloween 2006.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
My Chemical Romance in 2004 performing live in the Starland Ballroom in New Jersey.