Matt McGinley
American drummer
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Matthew Ryan "Matt" McGinley (born February 24, 1983) is an American musician and drummer, best known as the co-founder and drummer of Gym Class Heroes[1] and a contributing music producer to the nationally syndicated radio program This American Life.[2]
Matt McGinley | |
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| Born | Matthew Ryan McGinley February 24, 1983 |
| Origin | New York, United States |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | Musician, drummer |
| Instrument | Multi-instrumental |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Fueled by Ramen, Atlantic |
| Website | mattmcginleymusic |
Career
Matt McGinley is the drummer and co-founder of the band Gym Class Heroes (Atlantic Records). McGinley is a composer whose original music has been used in narrative radio and podcast programming. His work can be heard on series including This American Life, as well as podcasts such as S-Town, Nice White Parents, The Trojan Horse Affair, Question Everything, and season three of Serial.[3]
His work also includes music for commercial advertising and broadcast projects. In 2024, he received a Bronze Award for Best Original Score from the London International Awards[4] and a Bronze Award for Use of Music in Film & Video from the Clio Music Awards.[5]
In addition to his compositional work, McGinley has toured as a musician with artists such as Ryn Weaver, Ra Ra Riot, Wafia, and Ben Abraham.
Education
McGinley attended the State University of New York at Oneonta from 2001 to 2004 [6] and holds a B.A. from Boston University, which he pursued while touring with Gym Class Heroes.
