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What happened to the lead singer of Fun?

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Sarah Cherry

Published Feb 12, 2026

What happened to the lead singer of Fun?

currently nate is working on his first solo album, andrew is scoring films and jack is on tour and working on bleachers music. the 3 of us have always followed inspiration wherever it leads us. sometimes that inspiration leads to fun music, sometimes it leads to musical endeavors outside of fun.

What band is Nate Ruess in?

fun.2008 – 2015
The Format2001 – 2008
Nate Ruess/Music groups

Nathaniel Joseph Ruess (born February 26, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer of the indie pop band Fun, and of the Format.

What happened to Straylight?

Straylight Run is an emo band based in Baldwin, Nassau County, New York. In 2010, the band announced that they would be going on indefinite hiatus, but might reunite in the future. Two of the members, John Nolan and Shaun Cooper, are currently in Taking Back Sunday.

Where are the members of Fun now?

Currently, Nate is working on his first solo album, Andrew is scoring films, and Jack is on tour and working on Bleachers music. The 3 of us have always followed inspiration wherever it leads us. Sometimes that inspiration leads to Fun music, sometimes it leads to musical endeavors outside of Fun.

Who is the singer of Fun?

Nate Ruess
Jack AntonoffAndrew Dost
fun./Singers
Nate Ruess is a singer and songwriter, who is the lead singer of fun. and previously The Format. He released his first solo album, “Grand Romantic,” in June.

Who are the members of bleachers?

Jack Antonoff
Bleachers/Members

Is fun still a band?

Fun (stylized fun.) is an American pop rock band based in New York City….Fun (band)

Fun
Years active2008–2015 (on hiatus)
LabelsNettwerk Fueled by Ramen
Associated actsBleachers Steel Train Anathallo The Format Red Hearse Janelle Monáe Tegan and Sara Jack’s Mannequin
Websiteournameisfun.com

Where is Straylight Run from?

Baldwin, NY
Straylight Run/Origin