Daniel Alan Gilroy (born May 19, 1947) is an American singer and musician best known as the former lead singer of the group Breakfast Club. Following Breakfast Club, he acted in the children's programs ''

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'' and '' Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle''.

Life and career

Gilroy met Madonna, then an aspiring dancer, at a party in 1979. They became romantically involved and she moved into the synagogue where Gilroy lived with his brother Ed Gilroy in

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. It also served as a studio for the brothers, who at times worked as musicians or comics under the name Bil and Gil. While Gilroy and his brother were waiting tables during the day and performing their comedy routines at night, Madonna was at the synagogue practicing drums. She also began writing songs, Gilroy taught her how to play guitar and they formed the band Breakfast Club. She convinced Gilroy to let her perform her own songs, which he reluctantly agreed. Madonna promoted the band and they performed local gigs. In 1980, Madonna left Breakfast Club to form the band Emmy and the Emmys. By the mid-1980s, Breakfast Club consisted of the Gilroy brothers: Dan concentrated on singing, with Ed on guitar. Gary Burke joined the band, playing the bass. Also, Paul Kauk on keyboards, and Stephen Bray on drums. In 1987, Breakfast Club signed a record deal with

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and released the album ''Breakfast Club''. Their single " Right On Track" peaked at No. 7 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. They recorded a second album that was never released. Their last song was a cover version of the Beatles " Drive My Car", which was included on the soundtrack for the 1988 movie ''

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''. Gilroy has been in a relationship with actress

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since 1989. They co-starred in the Disney Channel film ''

'' (1990). Gilroy also appeared as Pete the Postman in the TV series '' Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle'' in 1994. Gilroy was portrayed by actor Calvin Knie in the 2019 documentary film ''Madonna and the Breakfast Club''.

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Dan Gilroy
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Dan Gilroy Credits
on AllMusic 1947 births American rock musicians American rock singers American male pop singers Living people American comedians People from Corona, Queens American male guitarists {{US-rock-musician-stub