Irish American singer Patrick "Pat" Monahan (born February 28, 1969 in Erie (Waterford), Pennsylvania) is the lead singer and songwriter for the Grammy award winning band Train. He is a successful solo artist, and has collaborated with multiple artists. Pat plays percussion, saxophone, mandolin, flute, electric violin, clarinet, trombone, and bongos.

Pat released his first solo album, Last of Seven, on September 18, 2007, followed by a nation-wide tour. He followed the tour up with a small, intimate acoustic tour, which inspired his "Last of Seven Acoustic," available via digital download only.

His first solo single, "Her Eyes", was released to radio stations in July and made the top 10 of Billboard's Hot AC chart. His second single is "Two Ways to Say Goodbye."

On "Last of Seven," Pat duets with folk-rocker Brandi Carlile, a special guest appearances by Richie Sambora and Graham Nash.

Pat co-wrote with Guy Chambers two songs for Tina Turner, recorded for her recent hits album, Tina!: Her Greatest Hits.

He currently resides in Seattle, WA.

[edit] Appearances
He appeared as guest vocalist in VH1 Decades Rocks Live with Cyndi Lauper and Scott Weiland performing Time After Time.

On August 5, 2007 Monahan performed the American National Anthem at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio.

Pat appeared on the Howard Stern show on September 18, 2007.

Pat performed "Her Eyes" with his touring band on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on October 2nd, 2007.

Pat appeared on The Early Show on CBS, November 3rd, 2007.

Pat Appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly on NBC, December 14th, 2007

He sang "Love Me Two Times" in a tribute to The Doors called Storytellers - The Doors: A Celebration.

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