Gavin DeGraw Biography

Fast Facts

• Studied at Ithaca College and Berklee School of Music
• Is the younger brother of fellow singer and songwriter Joey DeGraw
• Playing piano since the age of 8, he was convinced by his brother to start writing his own songs at a young age
• Quote: "I think society doesn't allow us to just let go anymore․ Everyone's taking pictures of everybody at all times and recording what they say, even when they're just blathering on with buddies and having a great time․"
• Quote: "Silence is louder than the highest note․"
• His discography includes albums such as "Make a Move" and "Sweeter․"
• Is widely recognized for writing soulful melodies that are often featured on various television series
• Has gone on tour with the bands Train and The Script
• In 2008, he became co-owner of the New York City bar The National Underground
• Took less than two weeks to record his album "Free" in a studio