{{Short description|American musician and actor (born 1999)}} {{for|the author|Gavin de Becker}} {{Multiple issues| {{lead too short|date=October 2017}} {{cleanup press release|date=July 2017}} }} {{Use mdy dates|date=June 2023}} {{Infobox musical artist | background = person | name = Gavin Becker | image = Gavin Becker back stage at the TLA Theater of the Living Arts in Philadelphia.jpg | landscape = yes | alt = close-up of Gavin Becker wearing a gray t-shirt, sitting and grinning directly at camera, with red-brick wall in background | caption = Becker in 2016 | birth_name = Gavin Becker | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|1|15}} | birth_place = Philadelphia, US | genre = Pop | occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|actor}} | instrument = {{flatlist| * Vocals * guitar * piano }} | years_active = 2013–present | website = {{URL|gavinbeckerofficial.com}} }}
'''Gavin Becker''' (born January 15, 1999) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor.
==Early life== Gavin Becker was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At the age of 9, he performed his first two original songs on keyboard at an open mic night at Milkboy taco truck in Ardmore, PA.<ref>[http://www.mainlinemedianews.com/articles/2013/12/04/entertainment/doc529dfcc46ef6d367078897.txt?viewmode=fullstory "Young Villanova singer to perform at World Cafe Live"]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. ''Main Line Times'' Published: Wednesday, December 4, 2013</ref> He acted and sang in several plays and musicals.<ref name="auto">"[http://www.montgomerynews.com/articles/2010/11/05/entertainment/doc4cc72db0a901b467055868.txt Playcrafters explores that unlucky year ‘13’ in teen musical]" ''Montgomery Media'', Published: Friday, November 5, 2010</ref><ref>"[http://www.stagemagazine.org/2011/06/lost-in-yonkers-perfectly-performed-at-plays-and-players/ LOST IN YONKERS Perfectly Performed at Plays and Players]" ''Stage Magazine'': June 6, 2011</ref><ref>[http://www.broadstreetreview.com/theater/simons_lost_in_yonkers_at_plays_players "A different take on ‘coming of age'".] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908065104/http://www.broadstreetreview.com/theater/simons_lost_in_yonkers_at_plays_players |date=September 8, 2017 }} ''Broad Street Review:'' June 6, 2011</ref><ref name="auto1">"[http://www.stagemagazine.org/2012/11/meaty-performances-in-tcs-sweeny-todd/ Meaty Performances in T&C’s SWEENEY TODD"], ''Stage Magazine'', Published: November 8, 2012</ref>
==Career== [[File:Gavin_Becker_TLA_Theatre_in_Philadelphia.png|thumb|left|TLA in Philadelphia, 2016]]
In 2013, Becker first started posting song covers and originals on the popular video sharing applications YouTube and Vine as well as performing live on YouNow. December 17, 2013, Becker held his first solo concert at ''World Cafe Live'' in Philadelphia.<ref>[http://www.mainlinemedianews.com/articles/2013/12/06/entertainment/doc529dfcc46ef6d367078897.txt?viewmode=fullstory "Young Villanova singer to perform at World Cafe Live"]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, ''Main Line Media News'', Published: Friday, December 6, 2013</ref>
In 2014, Becker's combined social media following had grown to over 199K. He performed on his first group tour for ''Press Play'' at Peabody's in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on March 8. On April 11 and 12, 2014, Becker performed on the MagCon tour along with Shawn Mendes and other young artists and social media personalities.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Dietz|first1=Jason|title=Studio Session: Gavin Becker|url=http://abc27.com/2017/01/25/studio-session-gavin-becker/|website=ABC27|accessdate=March 11, 2017|date=January 25, 2017}}</ref> In 2014, Becker went on to open for Timeflies, Icona Pop, Ryan Beatty, Kalin & Myles and AJR. He also participated in group tours such as the Digitour, Sunsation Tour, Jam Tour and FanRave Tour''.''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Goins|first1=Alexa|title=TLG Tour: A look inside the world of a social media fangirl| url=http://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/2016/09/16/tlg-tour-look-inside-world-social-media-fangirl/88908570/|website=Indianapolis Star|accessdate=March 11, 2017}}</ref>
In 2015, Becker was the headliner for a performance at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia on January 31.<ref>Gavin Becker at World Cafe Live: [http://www.worldcafelive.com/event/721817-gavin-becker-philadelphia/Gavin]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} January 31, 2015.</ref> Becker released his first solo single, "We Never Sleep"'','' on April 19, 2015. Becker performed at DigiFest on June 6 at Citi Field<ref>DigiFest presents DigiFest NYC: [http://events.newyork.cbslocal.com/queensvillage/events/digifest-presents-digifest-nyc-featuring-demi-/E0-001-077785384-6] CBS New York, June 6, 2015.</ref> and DigiFest Boston at the Palladium on June 7.<ref>MassConcerts Presents DigiFest: [http://www.thepalladium.net/event/770835-digifest-worcester/] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908070108/http://www.thepalladium.net/event/770835-digifest-worcester/ |date=September 8, 2017 }} Palladium News, June 7, 2015</ref> Becker opened for Jack & Jack at Six Flags in NJ on June 27.<ref>Jack & Jack with special guest Gavin Becker: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq6N59CtwNg] June 27, 2015</ref> Becker went on to release his first solo EP, ''Closer'', on August 2, 2015. Becker co-headlined for the OMG Music Tour during the month of August.<ref>Who's Who on the OMG Music Fest Tour?: [http://weknowthedj.com/2015/08/whos-who-on-the-omg-music-fest-tour/ ''WeknowtheDJ''], Published: August 17, 2015</ref>
In 2016, Becker released his second solo single, "Until You Were Gone", on February 3. On February 20, Becker headlined at Webster Hall in NYC.<ref>Live at Webster Hall – Gavin Becker: [http://theoriginalsociety.com/17807-2/]''the original society'': Published By Megan Ciampo on February 23, 2016</ref> In 2016, Becker signed on to be a spokesperson for Put on the B.R.A.K.E.S. Foundation founded by race car driver Doug Herbert, with the goal of saving lives by training and educating teenage drivers and their parents about the importance of safe and responsible driving.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gavin Becker Supports B.R.A.K.E.S.|url=https://putonthebrakes.org/gavin-becker-supports-brakes|website=Doug Herbert's Brakes|accessdate=March 11, 2017}}</ref> In 2016, along with Daya, Becker was the opener for Jack & Jack at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland on March 3.<ref>Jack & Jack: [https://www.livenation.com/events/513051-mar-3-2016-jack-jack] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202000409/http://www.livenation.com/events/513051-mar-3-2016-jack-jack |date=February 2, 2016 }} Live Nation, March 3, 2016.</ref> On March 4 Becker and Daya opened to a sold-out show for Jack & Jack at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia.<ref>Best Weekend Ever: [http://rockonphilly.com/2016/03/best-weekend-ever-highly-suspect-troye-sivan-leon-bridges-and-more-pack-philly/2/] Published by Wakana Narisako, Rock on Philly on March 2, 2016.</ref> Becker was the headliner at The Saint in Asbury Park, New Jersey on April 6.<ref>Gavin Becerk at The Saint: [https://www.livenation.com/events/540513-apr-16-2016-gavin-becker-evan-kreutzberg-artie-babz]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Live Nation, June 4, 2016.</ref> Becker performed at Summerfest in Milwaukee on July 30.<ref>Summerfest 2016: [http://fox6now.com/2016/06/30/summerfest-2016-getting-to-the-big-gigand-the-acts-you-can-see-while-youre-there-2/ Getting to the Big Gig…and the acts you can see while you’re there], ''Fox6 Now'': Published by Katie Delong</ref> Becker opened for the Heffron Drive Summer Tour in Pittsburgh (August 3),<ref>Mr. Smallls Theatre: [http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=6755225 Heffron Drive with Gavin Becker], August 3, 2016</ref> Cleveland (August 4), Detroit (August 5) and Chicago (August 6).<ref>Reggies Chicago: [http://www.reggieslive.com/show/heffron-drive/ Heffron Drive with Gavin Becker], August 6, 2016</ref> Becker was part of Live Nation's TLG Tour in NYC on August 16, Chicago (August 23), Indianapolis (August 25) and Cincinnati (August 26).<ref>{{cite web|last1=Goins|first1=Alexa|title=TLG Tour: A look inside the world of a social media fangirl| url=http://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/2016/09/16/tlg-tour-look-inside-world-social-media-fangirl/88908570/|website=Indianapolis Star|accessdate=March 11, 2017}}</ref> On September 27, Becker released his third solo single, "Young Desire". Becker was part of the Team Rowland Tour with Hunter Rowland, Brandon Rowland, Ashton Rowland, and Nick Bean in Philadelphia at The Fillmore on December 16.<ref>Team Rowland Tour with Gavin Becker: [https://www.livenation.com/events/621342-dec-16-2016-team-rowland-with-special-guest-nick-bean Team Rowland Tour with Gavin Becker]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, December 16, 2016</ref>
In 2017, Becker was interviewed and performed on TV for ''ABC Good Day PA'' (January 25 and March 16).<ref>[http://abc27.com/2017/03/16/studio-session-gavin-becker-2/ Studio Session: Gavin Becker] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170323054316/http://abc27.com/2017/03/16/studio-session-gavin-becker-2/ |date=March 23, 2017 }}, ''ABC Good Day PA'' Published: By Jason Dietz Published: March 16, 2017, 1:42 pm</ref> Becker was the Headliner at The Voltage Lounge in Philadelphia on March 18.<ref>Upcoming at the Voltage Lounge: ''[http://philadelphia.thedelimagazine.com/27693/weekend-warrior-march-17-19, The Deli Magazine]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }},'' Published: March 17, 2017</ref> On May 6, 2017, Becker released his second solo EP, ''Til The Morning's Out''. Becker joined DigiTour Spring in Philadelphia (April 2 TLA Theatre),<ref>DigiTour TLA Theatre: [https://www.tixr.com/groups/digitour/events/digitour-spring-philadelphia-5073 Digitour Spring] April 2, 2017</ref> New Jersey (April 8 at Gamechanger) and New York (April 9 Gramercy Theater).<ref>DigiTour Spring NYC: [https://www.tixr.com/groups/digitour/events/digitour-spring-nyc-5092 DigiTour Spring] April 9, 2017</ref> On May 20 Becker was the headliner at iPlay America in Freehold, NJ.<ref>''Gavin Becker at iPlay America'': [http://www.njfamily.com/NJ-Family/Calendar/index.php/name/Gavin-Becker-Coming-to-iPlay-America/event/34721/ ''New Jersey Family''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908065221/http://www.njfamily.com/NJ-Family/Calendar/index.php/name/Gavin-Becker-Coming-to-iPlay-America/event/34721/ |date=September 8, 2017 }}, Published: May 20, 2017</ref> Becker was one of the contestants on the ABC TV series ''Boy Band''.<ref>[http://abc.go.com/shows/boy-band/cast/gavin-becker Boy Band Series on ABC] Premiered: June 22, 2017</ref> On September 4, he became a member of the acapella group, the Vanderbilt Melodores.
In 2018, Becker formed the band Peachy with fellow Vanderbilt University students Sam Lazarus and Jeremy Trujillo. They released their debut single, "Heartbreaker" on May 10, 2018.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}
==Discography== '''EPs''' * ''Closer'' (2015) * ''Til The Morning's Out'' (2017)
'''Singles''' * "We Never Sleep" (2015) * "Until You Were Gone" (2016) * "Young Desire"(2016)
==Music videos== * "Young Desire"
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{Official website|gavinbeckerofficial.com}}
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