Gavin DeGraw

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Biography

Recent Role:
Himself on VH1's Top 20 Countdown
Gender:
Male
Born:
2-4-1977
Birthplace:
South Fallsburg, New York, USA
Birth Name:
Gavin Shane DeGraw
American singer-composer Gavin DeGraw was born on February 4, 1977 in South Fallsburg, New York and was raised in the Catskills. He attended Berklee school of music in Massachusetts the same year as John Mayer. He also attended Ithaca College in upstate New York.

Gavin started out singing in Manhattan clubs, drawing followers from his hometown. His big break came when his song "I Don't Want to Be" was selected as the theme song for the WB drama

More href="http://www.tv.com/one-tree-hill/show/16942/summary.html">One Tree Hill
. Some of his other songs can be heard in soundtracks of films and television shows.

Aside from going on tour with his brother Joey for concerts with various pop and rock artists, Gavin has also appeared in cameos in television shows. In February 5, 2008, the first single of his third album was released entitled "In Love With a Girl".

Discography:
Chariot (2003)
Chariot Stripped (2004)

From the Forums

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  • Favorite Gavin DeGraw Songs

    What's your top 3 favorite Gavin DeGraw songs? Mine's "More Than Anyone ", "Dreams", and "Follow Through".:)

    3 comments, last one Jan 6, 2012
  • Gavin's fanbase!!

    So...this forum looks kind of dead.... but does anyone else love Gavin?!?!?! I love him so much and have seen him in cocert and he was amazing!

    5 comments, last one Jan 6, 2012
  • Other Gavin DeGraw Quotes

    Gavin : That's the stuff I think about. How people relate to each other, that search for something solid, something consistent, the idea of having someone in your life who helps balance you out or helps you establish a little bit more consistency. I think those are important factors inMore revealing things about you. Gavin : ( on his second album, "Gavin DeGraw" ) When you're in a studio, sometimes it can feel very much like a laboratory. It takes a little bit of the heart out of it, and I tried not to overdo it too much as far as analyzing or second-guessing myself. Gavin : (on the song "In Love with a Girl") The story behind that song is sitting around thinking about the perfect relationship and what would be the right girl. And the right girl would be someone who knows you for better or worse, even love you when knowing the characteristics that you might have aren't loveable. Gavin : As a lyricist, I'm not afraid to not be the hero of my own songs. I think sometimes in your songwriting, it's tempting to paint the picture of yourself as the hero of the songs all the time. You don't always have to be there.

    2 comments, last one Nov 15, 2008
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    9.5 Superb

    An unbelievable musician.

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    Gavin DeGraw is easily one of my favorite singers and unfortunately a little overlooked where I live. His music and lyrics are incredible and every song he writes and performs is gold. Truly amazing guy and musician, and I'm not sure how I can make it any more clear than that. DeGraw's amazing, I wish him the best, as he will no doubt be successful until he retires.

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    My namesake rocks! hide show

    As far as I can tell, we're not related or anything. It just so happens we carry the same cool name. But I do feel a connection with this guy or at least with the music he brings. I first heard him with the song "I Don't Want To Be", the theme from One Tree Hill. And as months passed, his tunes keep popping up in OTH episodes, other TV shows and even on local radio. I got his album "Chariot" and was blown away by his vocal prowess and even more wonderful gift of songwriting. And listening to the live renditions of his hits convinced me that this artist would go a long way in the music industry. My personal favorites among his songs are "Follow Through", "We Belong Together", "Nice to Meet You Anyway", "I Don't Wanna Be" and his acoustic version of "More Than Anyone".

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    His songs are great!! hide show

    I've discovered Gavin DeGraw when watching One Tree Hill. I love his song "I Don't Want To Be", which is the theme song for the tv show. So, when I listenened to this song, I felt like listening to all his songs..so i looked for them:P
    well, my favourite is "I Don't Want To Be", but I also like: "We Belong Together", "Against All The Odds", "Dreams".
    I think that his songs have something special..i don't know what yet, but I guess I'll discover after listening to them over and over again.
    I'm happy that I've discovered him..I like his music and I hope he will continue in this way!!!Go Gavin!!

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    Gavin DeGraw! An absolutely brilliant singer song writer! hide show

    Ok so I am completely in love with Gavin DeGraw! He is one of those really down to earth stars! After his concerts he hangs out with the audience and takes them out for drinks!!! Can you believe it? This guy is amazing with an amazing heart and a real talent for song writing!

    I first heard about Gavin because he sings the One Tree Hill theme tune and I loved it! So then I went out to buy his CD and it was absolutely amazing! Afterwards he came to the UK four times to tour but each time I tried to get tickets they had sold out or I was away! After the fourth time I got really fustrated! The fifth time he came I was away in France with my best mate and we both love Gavin so we decided to fly back to see him! And he was worth those 4 years of waiting! That night was so amazing! Gavin sang all his hits and he was just so nice! Next time he is here I will definately go see him! And get his number ;-) Can't wait till his next album!

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    That's weird...But I like his music!!! hide show

    I bet y'all know the One Tree Hill theme song...
    Yeah! Of course...

    Usually I don't like that kind of music, but i was greatly impress to see how Gavin's song was good. I first heard the "I dont wanna be" song on the show, but when i listen to the full track I couldn't stop listening to it. It's was playin on the repeat mode of my mp3. Then he came up with "Chariots" which is another song of his that I did love actually.
    Anyways, it was just to say there that his a great singer! I don't know much of his acting skills, but I have to say that when he was a gest star on OTH he played well.

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