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Gavin DeGraw is an American rock musician who broke out in popularity in
2003 and 2004.
DeGraw was born on February 4, 1977 to parents of mostly Irish and Russian
descent; his father was a prison guard, as referenced in the song "I Don't
Wanna Be". DeGraw grew up in South Fallsburg, New York, United States.
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.
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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 on
Wednesdays at 8/7c. 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,
Eric West, Mandy Moore, and Jesse McCartney.
DeGraw, along with his brother, recently launched a clothing line called
Useless Couture. A portion of the sales will be donated to the ASPCA.
DeGraw recently made a rare public appearance at a local Wendy's in
Connecticut with his group of close friends he usually travels with to fend
off the photographers and news reporters.
2005 Billboard Music Award nomination for Top Soundtrack Single of the Year
I Don't Want to Be (lost to Kelly Clarkson's Breakaway).
2005 Radio Music Award nomination for Song of the Year/Mainstream Top 40
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