My Chemical Romance star's nod to Steven Gerrard at Anfield show
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The US rock band kicked off the UK and European leg of its Long Live The Black Parade Tour in front at the home of Liverpool FCMy Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way sent Liverpool fans into a frenzy when he took to the Anfield stage wearing a Liverpool shirt. The tour celebrates the band's landmark third studio album, The Black Parade, which was released in October 2006.The critically acclaimed concept album debuted at number two on both the UK Albums Chart and the Billboard 200, spawning four hit singles: Welcome to the Black Parade – the band's first UK number one – Famous Last Words, I Don't Love You and Teenagers.My Chemical Romance's current line-up consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, lead guitarist Ray Toro, rhythm guitarist Frank Iero and bassist Mikey Way.Gerard Way's choice of shirt drew a huge reaction from the Anfield crowd, while guitarist Frank Iero continued his well-documented support for Liverpool FC.
Iero has frequently worn Liverpool shirts on stage over the years and regularly celebrates the club and its players on social media.Near the end of the show, the crowd broke into a Liverpool FC chant as the frontman told fans: "Liverpool is Frank's favourite team, in case you didn't know."The concert opened with The End. before the band launched into fan favourites including Dead!, This Is How I Disappear, The Sharpest Lives, Welcome to the Black Parade, I Don't Love You and House of Wolves.As the show came to a close, the band thanked Liverpool and everyone involved in the tour.Addressing the crowd, they said: "We're extremely lucky to play with the Bunnymen. Nicole said: "[My Chemical Romance's music offers] a place of belonging."It's a place of home.
If you've got a favourite band, you feel that with your favourite band. They mean so much to us both."Aimee Breary travelled from Stoke-on-Trent with friends for the concert and said My Chemical Romance's music creates a powerful sense of community.The 20-year-old said: "It's an amazing feeling to be around this many people that are just like you.