Matt McGinley
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Birth name | Matthew Ryan McGinley |
Born | February 24, 1983 |
Origin | New York, United States |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Musician, drummer |
Instrument | Multi-instrumental |
Years active | 1997–present |
Labels | Fueled by Ramen, Atlantic |
Website | smalltalkmusica |
Matthew Ryan "Matt" McGinley (born February 24, 1983) is an American musician and drummer, best known as the co-founder and drummer of Gym Class Heroes[1] and a contributing music producer to the nationally syndicated radio program This American Life.[2]
Career
[edit]Matt McGinley is the drummer and co-founder of the band Gym Class Heroes (Atlantic Records). Independent of the band, he has toured and performed with a range of other artists including Ryn Weaver, Wafia, and Ben Abraham.[3]
He is a contributing music producer to the nationally syndicated radio show, This American Life.[4] And has composed original music for other critically acclaimed podcast series, including Serial[5] and S-Town.[6]
McGinley also worked with experimental post-hardcore band The Bunny the Bear as a studio drummer for their three releases Stories, Food Chain, and A Liar Wrote This.[7] He was accompanied by producer and guitarist Doug White, who had previously worked with Gym Class Heroes.
Education
[edit]McGinley attended the State University of New York at Oneonta from 2001 to 2004 [8] and holds a B.A. from Boston University, which he pursued while touring with Gym Class Heroes.
References
[edit]- ^ Apar, Corey. "Biography: Gym Class Heroes". Allmusic. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- ^ "matt mcginley". matt mcginley. Retrieved 2019-01-24.
- ^ "Matt McGinley | DRUMS". Matt McGinley | DRUMS. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
- ^ "Small Talk Música". Retrieved August 22, 2016.
- ^ "Music from Season Three". Serial. Retrieved 2019-01-24.
- ^ "Music - S-Town Podcast". S-Town Podcast. Retrieved 2017-08-22.
- ^ "Stories - The Bunny The Bear". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
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