Daniel Alan Gilroy (born May 19, 1947) is an American musician best known as the former lead singer of the group Breakfast Club.
[2] 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.
[2] She also began writing songs, Gilroy taught her how to play guitar and they formed the band Breakfast Club.
[4] By the mid-1980s, Breakfast Club consisted of the Gilroy brothers: Dan concentrated on singing, with Ed on guitar.
[11] Gilroy was portrayed by actor Calvin Knie in the 2019 documentary film Madonna and the Breakfast Club.