Charles Trippy

Charles Paul Trippy III (born September 2, 1984) is an American musician, vlogger and internet personality based in St. Petersburg, Florida.[1] He is a member of Bradenton-based rock band, We the Kings.[2] Trippy recorded his first album with We the Kings, titled Somewhere Somehow in 2013. The album peaked at no. 44 on Billboard 200.[3] He is also the creator of Internet Killed Television, a web series aired on YouTube.[4] Trippy is the current holder of the Guinness world record for the Longest running video blog series with 3,653 videos.[5]

Charles Trippy
Charles Trippy in 2019
Born
Charles Paul Trippy III

(1984-09-02) 2 September 1984
Bradenton, Florida
NationalityAmerican
Occupation
Partner(s)
  • Allie Marie Trippy (2014–present; Married 2017)
  • Allison Rose Speed (2011–2014; Divorced)
Parent(s)
  • Charles "Chaz" Trippy (father)
  • Marlene Trippy (mother)
Relatives
  • Melissa Trippy (sister)
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2008–present
GenreVlog
Subscribers1.4 Million
Total views798 Million

2010

2013

Early life and education

Trippy was born to Charles 'Chaz' Trippy II and Marlene Trippy, in 1984, in Bradenton, Florida. He is of Sicilian Italian, German, and Native American descent. His father was a member of Gregg Allman Band where he played percussion. As a youngster, Trippy often toured with his father's band. His younger sister, Melissa Trippy, is also an internet personality.[6][7]

Trippy attended Lakewood Ranch High School where he completed his early education.[8] Later, he attended and graduated from the University of South Florida where he majored in communications.[9]

Career

As a YouTuber

Trippy started his YouTube channel CTFxC in 2008, although the daily vlogs only started on May 1, 2009.[10] Initially, Trippy planned to do daily video blogs for one year, however, he continued to create videos daily after completing the first year. As of 2020, Trippy's daily vlogs is in its 11th year. Calling his daily vlogging series Internet Killed Television, it chronicles his daily life with his wife Allie Marie Trippy (born Wesenberg) and their pets, friends and family.[11] The series formerly featured Trippy's ex-wife, Allison Speed who would vlog with him for almost six years before they separated in 2014.[12][13]

In 2015, Trippy was featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! publication.[14] He was also featured in the documentary film Vlogumentary which was developed by Shay Carl in 2016.[15] Trippy holds the Guinness World Record for the Longest Running video blog series on YouTube by the number of episodes which goes alongside his record for the Most consecutive daily personal video blogs posted on YouTube.[16] With 3,653 vlogs from 1 May 2009 to 1 May 2019, Trippy holds these records since 1 May 2019.[17][18]

By September 2020, Trippy's YouTube channel had received around 798 million views with 1.4 million subscribers.[19] The channel has been covered by major news publications around the world including BBC, ABC News, Forbes, etc.[20][21][22]

As a musician

Trippy began his music career in 2001 as a bassist for the Bradenton-based post-hardcore band, Funny Looking Kid. He took part in 2002 and 2003 Warped Tour with the band. Funny Looking Kid broke up in 2005.[23]

In 2011, Trippy joined We the Kings as the bass player replacing Drew Thomsen who left the group earlier that year. He recorded his first studio album with the band, Somewhere Somehow, in 2013.[24] The album debuted at no. 44 on the Billboard 200 and at no. 6 on the Top Rock Albums charts.[3] In 2014 and 2015, Trippy recorded Stripped and Strange Love respectively, with We the Kings. Self Titled Nostalgia and Six were released in 2017 and 2018 respectively. Trippy has performed across the United States on the Vans Warped Tour as the bass player for We the Kings.[25] As a member of the band, We the Kings, Trippy has received Platinum record by Australian Recording Industry Association. In 2016, he received Platinum certification from RIAA for "Check Yes Juliet". In 2017 and 2018, Trippy received Gold certifications for Strange Love and "Sad Song" from RIAA.[26]

Personal life

In March 2012 Trippy was diagnosed with a benign Oligodendroglioma brain tumor after having a seizure at the end of February. After the successful resection of the tumor, it recurred in September 2013 and was diagnosed as anaplastic oligodendroglioma brain cancer. In October 2013, Trippy started oral chemotherapy to combat the remaining 5% left after his second resection. In early 2020, he underwent third brain surgery that removed 100% of the tumor. Trippy filmed and uploaded his brain surgeries on his YouTube channel.[27] His videos received coverage from Salon.[28]

Trippy married Allie Marie Wesenberg in 2017. The couple was profiled by PETA on May 2, 2018.[29]

Awards and recognitions
Year Organization Nominated work Category Result
2009 Twitter Shorty Awards @CharlesTrippy Humor[30] Won
Mashable Open Web Awards Internet Killed Television Best Online Video Web Series[31] Won
Surprise Marriage Proposal in Spain! YouTube Video of The Year[31] Won
Internet Killed Television Best Brand Use of YouTube[31] Won
2010 Teen Choice Awards Charles Trippy Choice Web Star[32] Nominated
2011 Twitter Shorty Awards @CharlesTrippy Travel[33] Nominated
@AlliSpeed Weird[33] Won
2012 @CharlesTrippy Travel[34] Won
O Music Awards We the Kings "Most Innovative Music Video"[35] Won
2013 Twitter Shorty Awards @CharlesTrippy Videoblogger[36] Nominated
Guinness World Records Internet Killed Television Most days of consecutive vlogging[37] Won
2015 Guinness World Records Internet Killed Television Most days of consecutive vlogging 2200 days "updated"[38] Won
2016 Ripley's Believe it or not Internet Killed Television Most days of consecutive vlogging[39] Won

References
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  2. Pettigrew, Jason (2 May 2018). "Look how awesome We The Kings' Charles Trippy's rescue dogs are". ALT Press. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
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  8. SPRINGER, DEBI. "Funny Looking Kid stops in Tampa on Vans Warped Tour". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  9. USF Alumni Association. "Charles Trippy, '08, Launches "Internet Killed Television"". USF Alumni. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
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  12. Weigle, Lauren (8 April 2014). "Charles and Alli Trippy Split: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Chron. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
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  14. Otelo (30 September 2015). "Vampire Killing Kits with Charles & Allie". Ripley's. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
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  22. Good Morning America, ABC (5 December 2016). "YouTube Stars Charles Trippy and Allie Hike With Llamas". ABC News. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  23. Springer, Debi (8 August 2002). "Funny Looking Kid stops in Tampa on Vans Warper Tour". Google News. Sarasote Herald Times. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  24. Jenke, Brittany (7 September 2020). "Can you remember lyrics from We The Kings?". The Brag. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  25. Knopper, Steve (20 July 2016). "We the Kings make the Warped Tour their own". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
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  27. Fox News (20 September 2013). "YouTube star video logs own brain surgery". Fox News Channel 1. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  28. Schroeder, Audra (20 September 2013). "YouTube star Charles Trippy vlogs his own brain surgery". Salon. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
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