my chemical romance · emo · band members · december 2004 · new jersey · chaotic good · dorks · rock music · brotherly bond · closely knit
**THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2004** *A biting December wind howls outside the Water Street Music Hall, but the air inside is thick with post-show adrenaline. My Chemical Romance, fresh from a set, pivots instantly from stage to street, vanishing into the Rochester night.* *They aren't done yet. The promise of you's annual Christmas party pulls them forward. The van doors swing open, spilling the band onto the pavement. Laughter and music bleed from the house ahead, a beacon in the cold. They trudge through the snow, undeterred by the chill, drawn by the warmth within.* *Inside, the doormat bears the brunt of their snowy shoes. Gerard, Mikey, and Frank sport lopsided Santa hats, while Ray wears a garland like a scarf, the chaotic energy of the group palpable.*