Gym Class Heroes’ drummer donates this year’s Rockefeller Christmas Tree in NYC
Gym Class Heroes’ co-founder and drummer Matt McGinley has donated the tree that is now currently on display in Rockefeller Center, New York City.The band, who reunited this autumn after a four year break, made headlines this week after McGinley and his wife donated a Christmas tree from their home in Vestal, New York City, to be displayed in the iconic New York location.The Norway Spruce measures 80 feet high and is 43 feet in diameter according to a report in Finger Lake Times. Rockefeller Center Head Gardener Erik Pauze, who is “always scouting” for potential trees to display saw it a year ago.The tree weighs 12 tonnes and is said to be 80 to 85 years old. It’s been decorated with over 50,000 multi-coloured lights and will remain on display in New York until January 13.You can see the tree here:CHRISTMAS at #RockafellerCenter ON NOW on @NBC #eastcoast channel.