Jonny McGovern

Infobox musical artist
Name = Jonny McGovern


Img_capt = McGovern at an event at the Rapture Cafe in New York City.
Background = solo_singer
Born = birth date and age|1975|7|12
Origin = Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genre = House, Dance
Occupation = Stand-up comedian, musician, podcaster
Years_active = 1998 – present
Label = Gay/Nerd Music
URL = [http://www.gaypimp.com/ www.GayPimp.com]
Associated_acts = Team PIMP, La'Mady, Linda James

Jonny McGovern (born July 12, 1975), also known by his character name The Gay Pimp, is an American stand-up comedian, musician and podcaster. He has recorded three albums as comedic singer The Gay Pimp, and is also a cast member of Logo's "The Big Gay Sketch Show".

Early life

Jonny McGovern was born to Mary and Rob McGovern in Brooklyn, New York. His parents traveled often and McGovern grew up primarily in Egypt and Thailand.citeweb|author=Waechter, Patrick Steven.|url=http://gaypimp.com/index.php/content/view/177/29/|title=The Gay Pimp Gets Sketchy|date=April 11, 2007|publisher=GayPimp.com|accessdate=2007-12-13] McGovern later returned to the United States to study acting at Boston University, where he earned a BFA.

Career

Early career

McGovern stated that he was inspired to create his signature comedic character, The Gay Pimp, after listening to rap songs and interviews by Eminem. McGovern has said, cquote|It started off with Eminem. I was appalled by him ripping on fags and talking mad shit. People were protesting, but how could you protest a pop star? I figured my best way of protesting was to write a big, flashy, glamorous, funny show... called "The Wrong Fag to Fuck With: The Gay Pimp vs. Eminem". It was where the Gay Pimp was a pop star/superhero who came out at the MTV awards to battle Eminem. Of course it did end with Eminem getting it up the butt and being humiliated while all the gay teens were set free.citeweb|author=Weiss, Matthew.|url=http://www.afterelton.com/people/2007/5/jonnymcgovern?page=0%2C0|title=After Elton Interview With Jonny McGovern|date=May 14, 2007|publisher=AfterElton.com|accessdate=2007-12-13]

After the songs from the show began to get heavy rotation in New York City nightclubs, McGovern was approached about making a music video for one of his songs, "Soccer Practice". The video for "Soccer Practice", which received heavy rotation in dance clubs as well as notoriety on the Internet, featured McGovern in a shirt that was emblazoned with the sequined words "Gay Pimp." In it, he cavorted and simulated sex with scantily-clad men.

The success of the single garnered attention for McGovern, and he contributed commentary on a variety of VH1 shows (such as "Best Week Ever", "Totally Gay", and "40 Dumbest Celebrity Quotes") as well as earned a slot on Comedy Central's all-gay comedy show "Out on the Edge", hosted by Alan Cumming.cite web |url=http://www.comedycentral.com/comedians/browse/m/jonny_mcgovern.jhtml |title=Jonny McGovern on Comedy Central |accessdate=2007-02-20 |format= |work= ] McGovern also became a year-long correspondent for "The Ricki Lake Show". A second single, "Lookin' Cute/Feelin' Cute," continued to endear him to his largest fan base of gay teenagers, despite missing the heavy exposure of "Soccer Practice."

Other Appearances

In 2008, McGovern was also featured as a commentator on truTV's "".

Collaboration

Besides his own music, McGovern is involved with several other groups where he acts in roles as a song writer, producer, and performer.
To date, these groups include:

La'Mady

A transsexual rap "super group" consisting of McGovern's podcast co-host Linda James, DJ Nita, Ericka Toure Aviance, and formerly Koko Aviance. Kevin Aviance appeared on the groups signature track, "This Is New York City, Bitch", but is not a member. The group's other song to date is "Runway in My Street Clothes".

Linda James

Linda James (the solo recording artist, not to be confused with the actress, podcaster, model, or Bea Arthur-impersonator of the same name), has written and recorded one song with McGovern. The song is called "The Bad Bump" and it deals with cocaine overdose. As part of an ensemble groups La'Mady and Team PIMP, Ms. James has recorded nearly a dozen songs with Jonny McGovern.

Team Pimp

An electronica-pop-rap crossover group consisting of McGovern, Linda James, Maxine Inniss, Ericka Toure Aviance, and Adam Joseph. The group is responsible for the tracks "Somethin' for the Fellas (That Like The Fellas)", "Dick Swang Out!", and the unreleased "Run to the Dance Floor".

Gay Pimpin' with Jonny McGovern

McGovern hosts Gay Pimpin' with Jonny McGovern, a weekly free gay and lesbian themed podcast based out of New York City. The show began airing on January 16, 2006 and currently ranks as one of the highest weekly comedy podcast under the keyword "gay" on the iTunes music store.

Awards

2007 Glammy Awards

* Best Party Promoter
* Best Male Entertainer
* Best Party - Boys Gone Wild @ Mr Black's [cite web
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Discography

Note:
*In the twelfth episode of the third season of Queer as Folk, "Soccer Practice" can be seen and heard in the background of the bar scene at about 18 minutes into the episode.

*Artist and raconteur Robert W. Richards drew the album cover for "Gays Gone Wild".

* As of June 2007, The song "Somethin' For The Fellas (That Like the Fellas)" held the top spot on Logo's "" for over 14 weeks.

* The video for "Don't Fall in Love With a Homo (A Song for the Ladies)" was released on May 1, 2008 with 25,000 views in the first day.

*Falcon Studios adult performer Erik Rhodes was considered for a role in the Bossy Bottom music video. [http://media.gaypimp.com/media/audio/gaypimpin/gaypimpin-20080916.mp3]

References

Soccer partice made in 1983

External links

* [http://www.gaypimp.com GayPimp.com] The Official Jonny McGovern Website
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* [http://www.myspace.com/JonnyMcGovern Jonny McGovern's MySpace]