MEGG

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MEGG
(Meghan Mahowald)
Birth nameMeghan Elisse Mahowald
Born (1991-02-07) February 7, 1991 (age 31) [1]
Redondo Beach, California
Genres Pop rock, pop
Instrument(s) Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active2006–present
Runway MMC
Genres Pop rock, pop
Years active2006–2008
Past membersMeghan Mahowald
Chelsea Tavares
Melody Hernandez
MEGG
(band)
Genres Pop rock, pop
Years active2008–present
MembersMeghan Mahowald
Matias Mora
Hunter Porter
Rob Nagelhout
A.J Novak
Website meggmusic.com

Meghan Elisse Mahowald (born February 7, 1991), better known by her stage name MEGG, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician based in Los Angeles, California. She is best known as the pop rock act MEGG, which is also the name of her band. She was a former member of the all-girl pop group Runway MMC. [2]

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Personal history

Born and raised in Redondo Beach, California, Mahowald has been singing and writing music since she was eight years old. [3] She attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), [4] where she starred in musical performances such as Les Misérables and Annie .

Upon graduating from high school, Mahowald was accepted to the Popular Music Program at the USC Thornton School of Music. While attending USC, MEGG has performed at many school concerts and events. [5]

Musical career

Runway MMC

From 2006 to 2008, Mahowald was a member of the all-girl pop act Runway MMC. The group, which also featured Chelsea Tavares and Melody Hernandez, released their EP Forever Yours on iTunes in October 2008, as well as a corresponding clothing line which was sold by Wet Seal. [3]

Discography

EPs

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References

  1. "Meghan Elisse Mahowald, Born 02/07/1991 in California - CaliforniaBirthIndex.org". Californiabirthindex.org. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  2. Tay, Diana (10 January 2011). "Interview with MEGG". Daily Trojan. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  3. 1 2 Jessica Peralta (29 October 2008). "Turn It Up: The teenage girls who make up pop-dance group, Runway MMC, sing, dance and design clothing — all while going to school. Listen to clips of some of their music". Ocregister.com. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  4. Meghan interviewed for NPR | the official website of 89.3, KPPC Archived 2011-06-22 at the Wayback Machine
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