Early Life
Stump was born in Evanston, Illinois to David Stump, a folk singer, and Patricia Vaughn, an accountant. He grew up in Glenview, Illinois and attended Glenbrook South High School. Stump's parents split up when he was eight. He has a younger sister named Megan, and an older brother named Kevin who is an accomplished violinist. Stump is a self-taught guitarist and musician who has said he is obsessed with Prince and David Bowie; influenced by his father's record collection. His musical idols growing up also included Michael Jackson, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, and Nat King Cole. He originally played the drums in various local suburban Chicago power violence and hardcore punk bands, most notably Xgrinding processX, Patterson and for two shows in Arma Angelus.
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