Talk:Gerard Way

Early Life - ancestry

Gerard tweeted on May 5, 2013 that he is a large percent Japanese, Spanish, and Scottish as well as small parts French and Finnish. He also stated he is not actually Italian. 2001:48F8:9013:F2:F0EC:87FE:4A3D:D521 (talk) 04:39, 10 March 2022 (UTC)

Please provide sources directly and use a Template:Semi protected edit request in order to request changes to a semi-protected article. ★Ama ^{TALK CONTRIBS} 21:25, 25 April 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 1 April 2022

At the bottom of the Music section can somebody add that Gerard Way contributed screamed vocals to the song Rōnin, released in March 28, 2022 by the black metal band Ibaraki? Source: https://www.nme.com/news/music/triviums-matt-heafy-shares-new-ibaraki-single-ronin-featuring-gerard-way-3191688

(Note: the above is not an April fools joke, Ibaraki is Trivium frontman Matt Heart’s black metal project) 2604:2D80:9801:E900:E0B8:C995:2526:95E4 (talk) 20:32, 1 April 2022 (UTC)

 Done Thanks for improving Wikipedia with us. ★Ama ^{TALK CONTRIBS} 21:41, 25 April 2022 (UTC)

Updated image?

Is it possible to update the main image with one from the reunion tour? 2A02:C7F:40D3:A900:8DD4:85A:33A3:3D3A (talk) 02:53, 28 May 2022 (UTC)

I agree! Gerard looks different than he did in 2019 and I think a newer photo would be more accurate. Skierstonks25 (talk) 05:30, 14 June 2022 (UTC)

please do idk how to edit or get someone to edit it but it has GOT to be changed especially now that hes lost weight and is back in business again, man deserves to have a more current and flattering picture up here Dtcalles (talk) 19:49, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

literally Skierstonks25 (talk) 22:27, 28 August 2022 (UTC)

@Dtcalles @Skierstonks25 Unfortunately most photos that are available have license restrictions that make them unsuitable for Wikipedia - you can read more in Wikipedia's Image Use Policy, but in short, they have to be public domain or something like CC-BY-SA - critically, they cannot have restrictions on commercial use, which most of the photos that are cc-licensed do. I just looked through Flickr and Google Images and didn't find any suitable photos that are freely licensed and more recent than the ones we're already using.

If you know of recent photos that have free licenses, or know of suitable photos taken by someone who might be willing to release a photo under CC-BY-SA, please do let us know! We would LOVE to have a more recent photo, but unfortunately most photographers place restrictions on their photos, which makes it difficult to find one that Wikipedia can use. The Human Spellchecker (talk) 21:38, 22 September 2022 (UTC)

I have some photos you can have for free. Please let me know how to send them to you. I took them myself so there are no restrictions and I don’t care to license or sell them. 67.87.221.89 (talk) 20:59, 12 April 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 7 August 2022

To change the main image to Gerard in 2022 Belindalauren (talk) 01:31, 7 August 2022 (UTC)

 Not done: please be specific about the changes to be made to the article. I assume you're referring to this image, which would probably be more appropriate in the Music career section rather than in the infobox. It is also nominated for deletion on Commons as a result of licensing issues, so I will not add it at this time. PlanetJuice (talk • contribs) 02:28, 7 August 2022 (UTC)

1993-present: writing

In cooperation with Nick Derington Way also wrote three volumes for the comic book series Doom Patrol titled “Weight of the worlds“, “Brick by Brick“ and “Nada“. 2003:D4:4F0F:B236:F0E4:8909:BFEB:8D1 (talk) 09:58, 11 September 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 19 October 2022

Change his pic. His picture is so bad and he doesn't look like that anymore just saying it's jarring and not really too accurate anymore 2601:3C7:4200:DBD0:578:D7B5:1FB7:B7BF (talk) 05:02, 19 October 2022 (UTC)

 Not done for now: See The Human Spellchecker's response in the above section "Updated image?". Cannolis (talk) 05:14, 19 October 2022 (UTC)

Update profile pic

There are so many recent photos of Gerard Way available in 2022. 69.120.57.2 (talk) 23:16, 2 November 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 November 2022

Please edit the personal life section to say that Gerard is sober, he had relapsed in 2010 but has stated since that he does not drink. 108.16.6.91 (talk) 02:34, 6 November 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 11 December 2022

Update the picture listed for this page the wondercon one is from about 4 years ago so an updated one would be nice 2600:1700:AA8A:10:397B:9B30:8368:77D2 (talk) 22:17, 11 December 2022 (UTC)

 Not done. We use this picture because there is no newer freely-licensed image on Wikimedia Commons yet. If you know of a picture that fits our licensing policy, file another edit request. ◢  Ganbaruby!  (talk) 09:22, 12 December 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 March 2023

please change On September 3, 2007, after a concert in Colorado, Way married Lyn-Z, bassist of Mindless Self Indulgence, backstage on the final date of the Projekt Revolution tour. To, On September 3, 2007, after a concert in Colorado, Way married Frank Iero, bassist of Mindless Self Indulgence, backstage on the final date of the Projekt Revolution tour. *sniff* *sniff* *SNORT* (talk) 22:55, 10 March 2023 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. - FlightTime (open channel) 23:00, 10 March 2023 (UTC)

@*sniff* *sniff* *SNORT* bruh Bingletown (talk) 15:06, 1 May 2023 (UTC)

Updated pic

Why's it back to the 2017 pic? 2A02:C7C:8E5F:5A00:D16A:B1E0:D9EC:A5E3 (talk) 14:03, 21 February 2024 (UTC)

Giving away recent photos of Gerard I took

They aren’t for sale and not licensed. They’re mine and much better and true to his current image than that old photo. Please let me know how to send them to you for use. Gerard deserves better than this terrible pic! 67.87.221.89 (talk) 21:00, 12 April 2024 (UTC)

https://i.imgur.com/UAfGYUa_d.webp?maxwidth=760&fidelity=grand Here’s a link to one. Please free to use under CC BY-SA 4.0 67.87.221.89 (talk) 21:11, 12 April 2024 (UTC)

https://i.imgur.com/UAfGYUa_d.webp?maxwidth=760&fidelity=grand 67.87.221.89 (talk) 21:12, 12 April 2024 (UTC)

For some reason the link does not work: https://i.imgur.com/uXQBqLg.jpeg 67.87.221.89 (talk) 21:13, 12 April 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 26 May 2024

The date for when Gerard released “Baby you’re a haunted house” is incorrect. He released it on October 26th 2018 not the 28th. Source:Check the upload date of the YouTube video as well as the iTunes release and Spotify pageSeanwalty25 (talk) 17:50, 26 May 2024 (UTC) Seanwalty25 (talk) 17:50, 26 May 2024 (UTC)

 Done To be clear, neither YouTube, iTunes, or Spotify really count as good sources. That said, however, the ACTUAL sources cited in the article give the October 26th date, so done. PianoDan (talk) 17:08, 27 May 2024 (UTC)

Come on, update the pic

What happened to the other one from 2022? 2A02:C7C:8E5F:5A00:3DD3:34D7:57A:26D2 (talk) 00:56, 1 August 2024 (UTC)

The photo from Dallas that was uploaded was copyrighted and didn't have permission to be used on Wiki. I'm trying to get a better image now but it's not easy due to the guidelines around copyright and content. 2603:9001:6900:4B38:8C0:8010:9E83:7ACC (talk) 00:42, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 December 2024

in the "filmography" section, it currently doesn't list "Life On The Murder Scene". I request it be added. 69.174.167.161 (talk) 04:58, 27 December 2024 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Ultraodan (talk) 04:31, 28 December 2024 (UTC)

Life on the Murder Scene is considered a live album, not a film. It is credited to the band, not Way individually. Doughbo (talk) 18:51, 26 February 2025 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 8 March 2025

CHANGE HIS PICTURE TO ONE FROM 2004!!! 2001:569:BEB7:8F00:B530:29E9:EE34:5E6C (talk) 03:11, 8 March 2025 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Please specify the filename and why it would be preferable to the current one. LizardJr8 (talk) 03:52, 8 March 2025 (UTC)

Request: At *LEAST* switch the main image with one that's already in the article.

For example, make the 2015 pic of him at Southampton Guildhall as the main image, and the current 2017 pic in its place as it's connected to The Umbrella Academy. 2A02:C7C:8E5F:5A00:B16E:CA1C:DF37:4514 (talk) 17:02, 5 April 2025 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 June 2025

add rhythm guitar as an instrument, since he plays it in Hesitant Alien and also other projects he's involved in, although only in the studio Fl0resdepapel (talk) 18:36, 9 June 2025 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Day Creature (talk) 20:47, 10 June 2025 (UTC)

there should absolutely be some verifiable proof that he does the rhythm guitar on Hesitant Alien?? like basic credits Augustphobic (talk) 21:17, 19 September 2025 (UTC)

Life on the murder scene???

Why is there nothing at all on here about life on the murder scene?! TalyaBelladonna (talk) 16:02, 6 September 2025 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 19 October 2025

Change "Lindsey Ballato" to "Lindsey "Lyn-Z" Ballato-Way". Add in the "Member Of" section "The Mock Ups". (please) Melkwegkat (talk) 02:37, 19 October 2025 (UTC)

 Not done: According to the page's protection level you should be able to edit the page yourself. If you seem to be unable to, please reopen the request with further details. Day Creature (talk) 04:22, 19 October 2025 (UTC)

Gerard Way at Sally Jessy Raphael show, 1993

Please, add the link to the youtube video "Gerard Way Statement from the Sally Jessy Raphael Show Audience (1993) with context" to where it mentions he discusses the controversy surrounding the publicizing of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer's crimes in comic books. It's an excerpt of the episode in which he is. Ierown (talk) 22:31, 30 December 2025 (UTC)

Link to wife

Gerard Way's wife, Lindsey Way, has a Wikipedia article. The quick facts section should link to it. Witchyorangutan (talk) 04:26, 26 March 2026 (UTC)

She does not have a regular Wikipedia article. She does have a simple English Wikipedia article but not a regular one. We can only link to articles on this version of Wikipedia. Searching her on Wikipedia just redirects to the Mindless Self Indulgence article. Bowling is life (talk) 10:41, 26 March 2026 (UTC)

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Dear Wikipedia Support Team,

I hope you are doing well.

I am writing to respectfully request a review and possible update of the current Wikipedia photo of Gerard Way in a particularly professional or representative way, and it may unintentionally contribute to negative assumptions about his personal well-being. As a public figure who has openly addressed past struggles, it would be more appropriate and respectful to use a photo that reflects him in a healthier, more composed, and professional manner.

I kindly suggest considering replacing the current image with one where he appears in better condition, even if the photo is not very recent. A more suitable image would better honor his career, public image, and personal journey.

Thank you for your time and for the important work you do in maintaining accurate and respectful information.

Kind regards. — Preceding unsigned comment added by ~2026-18735-18 (talk) 19:33, 26 March 2026 (UTC)

Firstly, to clear any misconceptions, there is no "Wikipedia Support Team", we're all volunteer editors.

With that being said, I'm not fully sure what the concerns with the image at present is. He's doing what he and the band is famous for: performing. Would an image of him not in his Black Parade attire be preferred? Yeah, I think that's a reasonable judgment to make. However, images of living persons must be public domain and uploaded onto Wikimedia Commons; this is policy. Sadly, Gerard Way and the members of My Chemical Romance have quite a limited selection of newer images (i.e. less than a decade old) that are freely available and look good. Even the image we used prior to this one wasn't exactly the most flattering .

So, for what it is, I think the current image is fine. λ NegativeMP1 20:46, 26 March 2026 (UTC)

dead link - boyzine

hello, i found that the boyzine article linked no longer works. here is an archive of the article https://archive.ph/20150119081928/http:/theboyzine.com/2015/01/i-considered-myself-to-be-more-of-a-girl-a-conversation-with-gerard-way/ ~2026-31119-40 (talk) 07:43, 25 May 2026 (UTC)

archive.ph links are prohibited per WP:ATODAY. Gavetheman555 (talk) 12:20, 25 May 2026 (UTC)

Why are mixed use of pronouns considered “inconsistent” for a wikipedia article?

If someone’s correct pronouns are multiple sets of pronouns, the correct way to use them is to mix and switch between them? Jaysbaddecisions (talk) 23:22, 3 July 2026 (UTC)