Train Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets

24^th October 2014

Fact: Train frontman Pat Monahan uses his music awards to help him fund his classic car collection. The Sweet Soul Sister singer has revealed he sells off his gold records and trophies on eBay and uses the money to buy vintage motors.

18^th July 2014

Fact: Rockers Train helped raise $1.5 million (£882,353) for good causes by performing at a benefit concert in Oyster Bay, New York on Wednesday night (16Jul14) for The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research.

10^th January 2012

Fact: Rockers Train have landed a spot on 90210. The Hey Soul Sister hitmakers will perform new track Drive By during a desert festival, which the series characters attend.

10^th August 2011

Tweet: "Wishing Gavin DeGraw a swift recovery. Your fans were amazing tonight. All our prayers are with you." Pop star Nikki Jean sends injured singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw her love after stepping in to replace him on tour with Maroon 5 and Train following his brutal street attack on Monday (08Aug11).

26^th April 2011

Fact: Maroon 5 are set to team up with veteran rockers Train for a joint tour this summer (11). The 40-date trek kicks off in North America on 22 July (11).

14^th February 2011

Quote: "Thanks, Justin Bieber, for not being a duo or group!" Train frontman PATRICK MONAHAN pokes fun at the teen superstar after claiming the Grammy for Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for Hey, Soul Sister.

11^th December 2010

Fact: Eminem's hit release RECOVERY was the best-selling album of 2010 on music download service iTunes, while Train's catchy HEY, SOUL SISTER was the most popular song of the year.

27^th October 2010

Fact: Rockers Train have recorded a new festive tune for Coca-Cola's Christmas campaign. The Hey Soul Sister hitmakers have cut the song Shake Up Christmas to accompany the soft drinks company's 2010/2011 winter ads.