Matt Pelissier

Matt Pelissier was the drummer for My Chemical Romance from the band’s founding in 2001 to 2004, when he left and was replaced by Bob Bryar. Pelissier helped co-found the band with Gerard Way, Mikey Way, and Ray Toro. Together, they recorded the band’s first few songs in his attic, which are now known as the attic demos. Pelissier was born on March 16, 1977, in Summit, NJ, and eventually founded Strong Arm Recording Studios in 2006.