Pat McGee (musician)

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Pat McGee
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Pat McGee performing with parts of the Pat McGee Band and Stephen Kellogg in Minneapolis, February 25, 2006
Background information
Born (1973-01-16) January 16, 1973 (age 49) [1] [ non-primary source needed ] [2]
Richmond, Virginia, US
Origin Annandale, Virginia, US
Occupation(s)Singer
songwriter
guitarist
InstrumentsAcoustic guitar
electric guitar
piano
Years active1991–present
Labels Giant
Warner Bros.
Kirtland
Associated acts Pat McGee Band
Website Pat McGee

Pat McGee is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Annandale, Virginia, and is a founding member and frontman of the Pat McGee Band.

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Biography

McGee attended Bishop O'Connell High School in Arlington County, Virginia. He first played with his older sister's hand-me-down clarinet. After a brief stint learning the piano, he started to play the left-handed guitar owned by his brother, Hugh. [3]

Discography

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References

  1. "Pat McGee on Twitter". Twitter.
  2. "Link To Us". Pollstar.
  3. "Anne Carlini – Exclusive Magazine".