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Musician, songwriter, and producer

Ray Toro

Best known for Lead guitarist and backing vocalist for rock band My Chemical Romance

Born
1977
From
American
Working since
2001
Also known as
Raymond Toro, Raymond Manuel Toro-Ortiz

Raymond Toro is an American musician and songwriter best known as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the rock band My Chemical Romance. Born and raised in Kearny, New Jersey, Toro developed an early interest in music and film, eventually studying film editing at William Paterson University. In 2001, he joined frontman Gerard Way and drummer Matt Pelissier to help form My Chemical Romance, serving as the group's lead guitarist and a core musical architect.

Toro played an integral role in shaping the band's signature multi-layered guitar sound on multi-platinum albums such as Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge and The Black Parade. Following the group's temporary disbandment in 2013, he pursued solo work and released his debut concept album, Remember the Laughter, in 2016. He returned to My Chemical Romance when the band officially reunited in 2019.

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Ray Toro in brief

  • —Lead guitarist and backing vocalist for the multi-platinum band My Chemical Romance.
  • —Co-wrote hit rock singles including 'Welcome to the Black Parade' and 'Helena'.
  • —Released his debut solo studio album, Remember the Laughter, in November 2016.
  • —Studied film editing at William Paterson University before focusing entirely on music.
  • —Rejoined My Chemical Romance for a massive global reunion tour starting in 2019.

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