Pat Monahan
Lead vocalist of Train and songwriter
Born
February 28th, 1969
56 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Monahan, born in 1969, gained prominence as the lead vocalist of the rock band Train. The band achieved commercial success with albums such as 'Drops of Jupiter' and 'Save Me, San Francisco'. Monahan has also pursued a solo career, releasing music that further showcased his songwriting abilities. In addition to music, Monahan has made appearances in television and film, adding to his artistic repertoire.
Led Train to Grammy Award wins for Best Rock Song
Achieved multi-platinum sales with 'Drops of Jupiter'
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