Growing up in Los Angeles with two working parents, Gavin Heaney carried a house key with him to let himself in after school. The hours he spent alone were absorbed watching TV, especially classic MTV videos by Michael Jackson, Prince, Billy Idol, Madonna and many more. A deep longing to be a rock star ensued... As he grew up, Heaney's key started opening new doors. He taught himself to play every instrument he could get his hands on, played in various bands and opened for many of his favorite artists such as Sublime