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Gavin DeGraw Information
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'Gavin DeGraw' is an American rock musician who broke out in popularity in 2003 and 2004.
Biography
DeGraw was born on February 4, 1977 and grew up in South Fallsburg, New York, United States. His father was a prison guard, as referenced in the song "I Don't Wanna Be".
DeGraw is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and guitarist. He tours to small venues throughout the United States. His J Records debut album, Chariot, includes eleven songs.
DeGraw's profile erupted after his song "I Don't Wanna Be" was featured as theme song for the teen soap opera One Tree Hill, which airs on The WB. Another of DeGraw's songs, "Follow Through," has also achieved popularity and radio play. DeGraw recently released an acoustic version of Chariot called Chariot Stripped. DeGraw and his band recorded the album live, in the studio, in only one take on the vocals, seeking an intimate effect.
Originally, DeGraw started in Manhattan clubs drawing his hometown fans to small clubs. Over 2004, his profile has grown bringing him to other states as he tours the country. He has appeared on television shows such as The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, The Late Show With David Letterman, The Ellen DeGeneres Show , and Live with Regis and Kelly. Recently, he has been seen in cameos on Dead Like Me on Showtime, What I Like About You on the WB, and American Dreams.
His brother Joey DeGraw is also a musician and has played guitar with Gavin for many shows.
DeGraw has recently toured with such acts as The Barenaked Ladies , Butterfly Boucher, The Allman Brothers Band, Marc Broussard, and Maroon 5.
Some celebrity fans of DeGraw's music are Elton John, John Mayer, Zach Braff, and Mandy Moore.
DeGraw, along with his brother, recently launched a clothing line called . A portion of the sales will be donated to the .
Discography
Albums
*Gavin Live (indie release) (2001)
*Chariot (2003) #56 US
*Chariot Stripped (2004)
Hit singles
* 2004 "I Don't Wanna Be" #10 US, #38 UK (2005 release), #19 AUS
* 2005 "Chariot" #30 US
* 2005 "Follow Through"
Guest Appearances
*We are the Champions, from the album Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen (2005)
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