What is Pat Monahan’s Net Worth?
Pat Monahan, the lead singer and only constant member of the band Train, has a net worth of $8 million. He is also an American singer, musician, and actor.
Early Life and Education
Patrick Monahan was born on February 28, 1969 in Erie, Pennsylvania. He is the youngest of seven children, with his older siblings being significantly older than him as he became an uncle at the age of seven. He was exposed to music from a young age and he began playing drums as a boy.
His father, Jack, owned a clothing store and was also a musician while his mother, Patricia Ann, primarily worked raising the family. The couple were both of Irish descent and had aims to have a large family.
Monahan attended McDowell High School in Millcreek Township and then enrolled at the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in Edinboro, Pennsylvania.
Patrick Monahan’s Music Career
Patrick Monahan began his music career singing in the Led Zeppelin cover band, Rogues Gallery, in 1988. Monahan and his brother Matt performed in and around their hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania. The band dissolved and decided to move to California where Monahan met Rob Hotchkiss and the two began playing music together.
Their band, Train, released their first album independently in 1996 and experienced enough success to begin touring as the opening act for groups such as Hootie & the Blowfish and Barenaked Ladies. By 1998, they had signed with Columbia and released their first official album, entitled “Train.”
In 2001, the band released their second album, “Drops of Jupiter,” which won a Grammy Award in the categories of Best Rock Song and Best Arrangement. The album overall went multi-platinum and peaked at number six on the Billboard 200.
In June of 2003, the band released their third album, “My Private Nation,” which featured the hit song “Calling All Angels.” After their fourth studio album, “For Me, It’s You,” failed to live up to expectations, Train decided to take a hiatus beginning in 2006.
Outside of Train, Monahan also released some solo music. From 2006 to 2009, he released “Last of Seven,” his first solo album in 2007. One of the singles off his album, “Her Eyes,” reached the tenth spot on the Billboard Hot AC chart. He also collaborated with other artists on a number of musical projects, including a duet with Martina McBride called “Marry Me.”
Professional Pursuits Outside of Music
Aside from his music career, Patrick Monahan has participated in various other professional pursuits, showcasing his versatility and talent. He won $125,000 for charity after appearing on the celebrity edition of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” in support of Camp Ronald McDonald.
In 2010, Monahan lent his voice to the character of Driver Dan in the children’s show “Driver Dan’s Story Train.” He also made a cameo appearance in an episode of “CSI: NY” alongside Kim Kardashian in 2009.
Monahan also had a role on an episode of “Hawaii Five-0” in 2013 and has appeared as a guest panelist on “I Can See Your Voice.” He was featured as a guest singer in the Broadway musical “Rocktopia” as well.
Patrick Monahan’s Personal Life
Patrick Monahan, the lead singer of Train, has been married twice. His first marriage was to Ginean Rapp in 1990, whom he met while playing in Rogues Gallery. They had two children together, Patrick and Emelia, before divorcing in 2006.
Monahan met Amber Peterson in May 2004, while still married to Rapp. After his divorce, he married Peterson and they have two children together, Autumn and Rock Richard. The family currently resides in Issaquah, Washington.
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