Travie McCoy Musical artist

Travis Lazarus "Travie" McCoy (born August 6, 1981) is an American singer and rapper. He is the lead vocalist of the rap rock band Gym Class Heroes, in addition to having a solo career. McCoy became involved with punk rock scenes as a teenager. He formed the group Gym Class Heroes with childhood friend Matt McGinley, and after several line-up changes, the group was signed to Fueled by Ramen, and released their debut album.Gym Class Heroes took a three-year hiatus from music, leaving McCoy to focus on his solo career; McCoy released his debut solo album, Lazarus, in 2010. The lead single from the album, "Billionaire" featuring Bruno Mars, peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, and number three on the UK Singles Chart. McCoy is signed to T-Pain's label Nappy Boy Entertainment.

Personal facts

Travie McCoy
Alias (AKA)Travie McCoy Schleprok
Birth dateAugust 06, 1981
Birth place
Geneva New York , New York

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Musical artist

Career started1997
associated musical artist
T-Pain
Patrick Stump
Gym Class Heroes
Cheryl Cole
Tyga
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Rap rock
instrument
Drum kit
Guitar
Singing
record label
Fueled by Ramen
Atlantic Records
Decaydance Records
Nappy Boy Entertainment

Travie McCoy on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.traviemccoy.com
  2. http://www.traviesblog.com