Patrick Monahan

Patrick Timon Monahan (born February 28, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor, best known as the lead singer and sole constant founding member of the band Train. He has collaborated with multiple artists, and has recorded a solo album, Last of Seven.\n', '

Pat Monahan was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of John Joseph "Jack" Monahan, a clothing store owner and musician and mother, Patricia Ann (née Timon) Monahan. He is the youngest of seven children in a family of Irish descent and became an uncle at five. He attended McDowell High School in Millcreek Township. Monahan attended the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, in Edinboro, Pennsylvania.\n', '

Monahan began his musical career singing with cover band Rogues Gallery from 1988 to 1990. The band consisted of Monahan (lead vocals, percussion), Mark Emhoff (lead guitar, vocals), Mike Imboden (ba…