Andy Burrows
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Andrew William Burrows is a British
musician. He first began his musical career as a percussionist in the Hampshire County Youth Band. He was the drummer
the Razorlight
from 2004 to 2009, and as guest drummer We Are Scientists
from 2009 onwards.
which reached #3 in the UK Albums Chart
; Razorlight
which debuted at #1 in the UK chart
and Slipway Fires
which debuted at #4. His first performance with Razorlight was at London's Bull and Gate on 25 May 2004.
Burrows has been a key figure in shaping Razorlight's sound and songs, having co written
the hits "America
"and "Before I Fall to Pieces
", and more recently from the latest album Slipway Fires
– "Hostage of Love
", "Burbery Blue Eyes", "60 Thompson" and "Stinger
" with Johnny Borrell
.
On 5 March 2009, Burrows left Razorlight with immediate effect, after playing for five years with the band. Burrows explained that there were "personal reasons" for the split.
– the same record label
as his ex-band. The Sun
has reported that Burrows, along with a backing band he is currently organising, could be ready to begin recording by the end of summer. 6 months later Burrows new band I am arrows
played their first ever show With Burrows' debut album out on the 16th August.
Andy Burrows released a solo album, The Colour of my Dreams
, on 26 May 2008. The album was released to raise awareness and funds for the "Jack's Place" Appeal at Naomi House, a hospice
for children in his home town of Winchester
.
The Colour of my Dreams
was written and recorded at home by Andy during the recent Razorlight
downtime, after he stumbled cross a book of poems by an old family friend and set about putting them to music. Using just 'Garageband
' he began work in his flat and the convergence of the childs-eye view poems and Andy's lo-fi acoustic guitar approach came together beautifully. He sings and plays all the instruments on the LP.
Andy Burrows revealed that he was working with Noah and the Whale
producer Eliot James
and the album "Sun comes up again" was released in August 2010 & reached Number 38 in the UK Album charts
albums The Best Party Ever
and The Law Of The Playground
and played drums on the Chris T-T
album 'CAPITAL' on the track "4am (the day the earth stood still pt 2). He is also working with Melanie Chisholm
on her 5th solo album.
United Kingdom
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musician. He first began his musical career as a percussionist in the Hampshire County Youth Band. He was the drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
the Razorlight
Razorlight
Razorlight are a UK based indie rock band formed in 2002. They are primarily known in the UK, having topped the charts with the 2006 single "America" and its parent self-titled album, their second...
from 2004 to 2009, and as guest drummer We Are Scientists
We Are Scientists
We Are Scientists is a New York-based indie rock band that formed in Berkeley, California in 2000. Originally formed of Keith Murray on drums, Chris Cain playing bass guitar and Scott Lamb providing vocals and guitar, before Michael Tapper became drummer and Keith became vocalist and guitarist...
from 2009 onwards.
Razorlight
He joined the band in May 2004. He was discovered in open audition to replace the original drummer for the band, who left in early 2004. Since he joined Razorlight, the group have released three albums, Up All NightUp All Night (Razorlight album)
Up All Night is the debut album by English indie rock band Razorlight, first released in June 2004. The album reached #3 in the UK Albums Chart upon initial release...
which reached #3 in the UK Albums Chart
UK Albums Chart
The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
; Razorlight
Razorlight (album)
Razorlight is the self-titled second album by English indie band Razorlight. The album was released on 17 July 2006 in the United Kingdom and debuted at #1 in the UK Albums Chart a week later ....
which debuted at #1 in the UK chart
Record chart
A record chart is a ranking of recorded music according to popularity during a given period of time. Examples of music charts are the Hit parade, Hot 100 or Top 40....
and Slipway Fires
Slipway Fires
Slipway Fires is the third album by English rock band Razorlight. The album was released on 3 November 2008.The first single from the album, Wire to Wire, was released on 26 September 2008...
which debuted at #4. His first performance with Razorlight was at London's Bull and Gate on 25 May 2004.
Burrows has been a key figure in shaping Razorlight's sound and songs, having co written
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
the hits "America
America (Razorlight song)
America is a song by English indie rock band Razorlight, and is the fourth track to their self-titled second album, Razorlight. It was written by the band's drummer Andy Burrows and was also released as the second single from that album in October 2006. It became the band's first #1 single in the...
"and "Before I Fall to Pieces
Before I Fall to Pieces
"Before I Fall to Pieces" is a song by English rock band Razorlight and is the fifth track on their self-titled second album. It was also released as the third single from that album in December 2006, competing for the coveted Christmas #1 spot in the UK Singles Chart...
", and more recently from the latest album Slipway Fires
Slipway Fires
Slipway Fires is the third album by English rock band Razorlight. The album was released on 3 November 2008.The first single from the album, Wire to Wire, was released on 26 September 2008...
– "Hostage of Love
Hostage of Love
Hostage of Love is the second single from Razorlight's third studio album, Slipway Fires. Released on January 12, 2009, it has not received much commercial success or notice. In terms of critical recpetion, there have been mixed reviews; particularly harsh comments appeared in The Times and The...
", "Burbery Blue Eyes", "60 Thompson" and "Stinger
Stinger
-Biology:* Stinger, an organ or body part found in various animals that usually delivers some kind of venom.* Stinger , a minor neurological injury suffered by athletes.-Sports and entertainment:...
" with Johnny Borrell
Johnny Borrell
Johnny Borrell is an English guitarist and singer, currently the frontman of the band Razorlight.-Early life and career:...
.
On 5 March 2009, Burrows left Razorlight with immediate effect, after playing for five years with the band. Burrows explained that there were "personal reasons" for the split.
I Am Arrows
Eleven days after he left Razorlight, it was revealed that Burrows had signed to Universal RecordsUniversal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
– the same record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
as his ex-band. The Sun
The Sun (newspaper)
The Sun is a daily national tabloid newspaper published in the United Kingdom and owned by News Corporation. Sister editions are published in Glasgow and Dublin...
has reported that Burrows, along with a backing band he is currently organising, could be ready to begin recording by the end of summer. 6 months later Burrows new band I am arrows
I Am Arrows
I Am Arrows is an indie rock band founded by former Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows in June 2009. Eleven days after he left Razorlight, it was revealed that Burrows had signed to Universal Records – the same record label as his ex-band.- Live :...
played their first ever show With Burrows' debut album out on the 16th August.
Andy Burrows released a solo album, The Colour of my Dreams
The Colour of my Dreams
1. The Colour of my Dreams is the debut album by Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows. The album was in aid of charity with all proceeds donated to a hospice for children in Winchester, Burrows' home town. The songs on the record are from a book of poetry Burrows found written by a close family friend....
, on 26 May 2008. The album was released to raise awareness and funds for the "Jack's Place" Appeal at Naomi House, a hospice
Hospice
Hospice is a type of care and a philosophy of care which focuses on the palliation of a terminally ill patient's symptoms.In the United States and Canada:*Gentiva Health Services, national provider of hospice and home health services...
for children in his home town of Winchester
Winchester
Winchester is a historic cathedral city and former capital city of England. It is the county town of Hampshire, in South East England. The city lies at the heart of the wider City of Winchester, a local government district, and is located at the western end of the South Downs, along the course of...
.
The Colour of my Dreams
The Colour of my Dreams
1. The Colour of my Dreams is the debut album by Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows. The album was in aid of charity with all proceeds donated to a hospice for children in Winchester, Burrows' home town. The songs on the record are from a book of poetry Burrows found written by a close family friend....
was written and recorded at home by Andy during the recent Razorlight
Razorlight
Razorlight are a UK based indie rock band formed in 2002. They are primarily known in the UK, having topped the charts with the 2006 single "America" and its parent self-titled album, their second...
downtime, after he stumbled cross a book of poems by an old family friend and set about putting them to music. Using just 'Garageband
GarageBand
GarageBand is a software application for Mac OS X and iOS that allows users to create music or podcasts. It is developed by Apple Inc. as a part of the iLife software package on Mac OS X.-Audio recording:...
' he began work in his flat and the convergence of the childs-eye view poems and Andy's lo-fi acoustic guitar approach came together beautifully. He sings and plays all the instruments on the LP.
Andy Burrows revealed that he was working with Noah and the Whale
Noah and the Whale
Noah and the Whale are an English indie folk band from Twickenham, London, England formed in 2006. The band consists of Charlie Fink , Tom Hobden , Matt "Urby Whale" Owens , Fred Abbott , and Michael Petulla .-Early years and Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down...
producer Eliot James
Eliot James
Eliot James is a British music Producer, Songwriter, Musician, Sound Engineer and Mixer, represented by Audio Authority Management.After a studio apprenticeship in Manchester, Eliot relocated to London...
and the album "Sun comes up again" was released in August 2010 & reached Number 38 in the UK Album charts
Other contributions
Andy also played drums on both The Boy Least Likely ToThe Boy Least Likely To
The Boy Least Likely To is an English indie pop duo, composed of composer/multi-instrumentalist Pete Hobbs and lyricist/singer Jof Owen.Owen and Hobbs both grew up in the village of Wendover in Buckinghamshire. They met when they were still in school and started writing songs together. They began...
albums The Best Party Ever
The Best Party Ever
The Best Party Ever is the debut album by British twee pop band The Boy Least Likely To. Released on their own label, Too Young to Die, the album was released in February, 2005 in the United Kingdom and in the United States in April, 2006....
and The Law Of The Playground
The Law Of The Playground
The Law of the Playground is a British television series broadcast on Channel 4 produced by Zeppotron in which various British comedians and celebrities recollect the past times of childhood at school...
and played drums on the Chris T-T
Chris T-T
Chris T-T is an English singer/songwriter based in Brighton. He has released eight studio albums and one live collection. He has also been a piano accompanist; a radio and club DJ; written for a range of publications and currently contributes a regular column on the arts to left-wing newspaper...
album 'CAPITAL' on the track "4am (the day the earth stood still pt 2). He is also working with Melanie Chisholm
Melanie Chisholm
Melanie Jayne Chisholm is an English singer-songwriter, actress and businesswoman professionally known simply as Melanie C . She is best known as one of the five members of the girl group Spice Girls, in which she was nicknamed "Sporty Spice"...
on her 5th solo album.
Solo albums
For Andy Burrows work in Razorlight, see Razorlight discography- The Colour of my DreamsThe Colour of my Dreams1. The Colour of my Dreams is the debut album by Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows. The album was in aid of charity with all proceeds donated to a hospice for children in Winchester, Burrows' home town. The songs on the record are from a book of poetry Burrows found written by a close family friend....