Because Patrick Stump was born on April 27, 1984, and was reared in Illinois, he is an American by nationality. Patrick was raised by his accountant mother Patricia Stump and folk singer father David Stump. Patrick received his formal schooling at Glenbrook South High School.
When Patrick was only 8 years old, his parents got divorced. From a very young age, Patrick has had a profound love and passion for singing and music. Patrick began to admire great performers like Nat King Cole, Michael Jackson, and Elvis Costello as he got older.