The Fratellis
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About The Fratellis
The Fratellis are an indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Jon Fratelli (born John Lawler), bass guitarist Barry Fratelli (born Barry Wallace), and drummer and backing vocalist Mince Fratelli (born Gordon McRory).
The band have released two albums, Costello Music in 2006 and Here We Stand in 2008 with a third being lined-up for release in 2013. The band were known for the energetic live shows, touring with a 3-piece horn section during 2007 and then adding Will Foster on guitar/keys during 2008/2009. They entered indefinite hiatus in July 2009, spending time on various side projects before reuniting in June 2012.
History:
2005-2006: Beginnings and The Fratellis EP:
The band's name came from the surname of the criminal family in the 1985 film The Goonies. They played their first show on 4 March 2005 in the O'Henry's bar in Glasgow across the road from the famous Horseshoe bar, and received their first radio playing in 2005, on ... Read More
Career Started: 2005
Official Website: http://www.thefratellis.com
Tags: rock, indie rock, glasgow, scotland, british,
