Mark McClelland
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Mark Peter McClelland is a musician
from Northern Ireland
, known best as the former bass guitar
ist with the band Snow Patrol
. McClelland is a recipient of the Ivor Novello
Award for his work on the album, Final Straw
. He is presently the bassist for alternative act Little Doses
.
as a youngster. In 1994, he started attending the University of Dundee
to study Financial economics
. During his first year, he founded the band Shrug
with Michael Morrison and Gary Lightbody
. Morrison left the band in 1995 and with new drummer Jonny Quinn
, they became Polar Bear and eventually Snow Patrol
. On 9 July 1998, McClelland graduated with first class honours and was one of the only three students to graduate in the course that year. Additionally, he was the only student to graduate in first class for that course that year. A few weeks later, Snow Patrol released their first studio album Songs for Polarbears
(a reference to previous band name Polarbear) under Jeepster
. In 2001, the band released their second studio album When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up
. During this time, McClelland was also a member of The Reindeer Section
, a Scottish ensemble started by band mate Lightbody. He also featured on Iain Archer
's album Flood The Tanks
and Cut La Roc's eponymous debut album, playing the song "Post Punk Progression" with Snow Patrol.
McClelland was expelled from the band in 2005 after the success of their 2003 album Final Straw
, allegedly over creative differences. Speaking to Scotland's The Daily Record
at the time, McClelland claimed he was sacked as Lightbody "wanted more control and less interference", adding that Snow Patrol would effectively be a solo project now. The NME
later reported that the dispute centred on songwriting credits for Final Straw, with McClelland feeling his contribution had not been given sufficient acknowledgement.
McClelland has gone on to create Little Doses
, along with girlfriend, singer Kirsten Ross and drummer Michael Branagh of Degrassi
. The band is currently unsigned.
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
from Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
, known best as the former bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
ist with the band Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol are an alternative rock band from Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed at the University of Dundee in 1994 as an indie rock band, the band is now based in Glasgow...
. McClelland is a recipient of the Ivor Novello
Ivor Novello
David Ivor Davies , better known as Ivor Novello, was a Welsh composer, singer and actor who became one of the most popular British entertainers of the first half of the 20th century. Born into a musical family, his first successes were as a songwriter...
Award for his work on the album, Final Straw
Final Straw
UK re-release bonus tracks*The AOL sessions feature frontman Gary Lightbody & lead guitarist Nathan Connolly being interviewed, and performing an acoustic rendition of "Run".*The dualdisc version does not include the UK bonus tracks....
. He is presently the bassist for alternative act Little Doses
Little Doses
Little Doses are an alternative rock band from Scotland, formed in Edinburgh in 2006. The band comprises lead vocalist Kirsten Ross, Mark McClelland on bass guitar and backing vocals and Michael Branagh on drums and backing vocals...
.
Career
Mark McClelland was born on 30 March 1976, and attended Sullivan Upper SchoolSullivan Upper School
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as a youngster. In 1994, he started attending the University of Dundee
University of Dundee
The University of Dundee is a university based in the city and Royal burgh of Dundee on eastern coast of the central Lowlands of Scotland and with a small number of institutions elsewhere....
to study Financial economics
Financial economics
Financial Economics is the branch of economics concerned with "the allocation and deployment of economic resources, both spatially and across time, in an uncertain environment"....
. During his first year, he founded the band Shrug
Shrug (band)
Untitled demo 1 Untitled demo 2 -Band members:* Gary Lightbody - lead vocals, guitar* Michael Morrison - drums* Mark McClelland - bass guitar...
with Michael Morrison and Gary Lightbody
Gary Lightbody
Gary Lightbody is an Northern Irish musician and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band Snow Patrol.- Early life :...
. Morrison left the band in 1995 and with new drummer Jonny Quinn
Jonny Quinn
Jonathan Graham "Jonny" Quinn is a Northern Irish drummer, born in Bangor. He is best known as the drummer for alternative rock band Snow Patrol, and was previously a member of bands like The Mighty Fall, The New Brontes and Disraeli Gears. As drummer for Snow Patrol, he has played on all releases...
, they became Polar Bear and eventually Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol are an alternative rock band from Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed at the University of Dundee in 1994 as an indie rock band, the band is now based in Glasgow...
. On 9 July 1998, McClelland graduated with first class honours and was one of the only three students to graduate in the course that year. Additionally, he was the only student to graduate in first class for that course that year. A few weeks later, Snow Patrol released their first studio album Songs for Polarbears
Songs for Polarbears
*"Marketplace" is included as a hidden track after "One Hundred Things You Should Have Done in Bed" on both versions.*All bonus tracks originally appeared as B-sides to the singles released from "Songs for Polarbears".-Personnel:Snow Patrol...
(a reference to previous band name Polarbear) under Jeepster
Jeepster Records
Jeepster Records is a London, England-based independent record label which is currently the home of bands Parka and SixNationState. The label is noted for having been the home of critically acclaimed artists Belle and Sebastian and Snow Patrol....
. In 2001, the band released their second studio album When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up
When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up
-Bonus tracks on 2006 re-release:*All bonus tracks originally appeared as B-sides to the singles released from "When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up".-Reception:...
. During this time, McClelland was also a member of The Reindeer Section
The Reindeer Section
The Reindeer Section are a Scottish indie rock supergroup formed in 2001 by Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol, which released albums and gigged in 2001 and 2002. The Reindeer Section grouping was somewhat ad hoc, and so it is uncertain if more will be heard from them...
, a Scottish ensemble started by band mate Lightbody. He also featured on Iain Archer
Iain Archer
Iain Denis Archer is a singer–songwriter from Bangor, Northern Ireland, who was once a secondary lyricist for the indie band Snow Patrol. Archer comes from a musical background and released several solo albums in the mid 90s on the small Scottish independent label Sticky Music...
's album Flood The Tanks
Flood The Tanks
Flood the Tanks is an album by the Northern Irish singer songwriter, Iain Archer. The album was originally released in 2004, but was later re-packaged and re-released on a different label in 2005...
and Cut La Roc's eponymous debut album, playing the song "Post Punk Progression" with Snow Patrol.
McClelland was expelled from the band in 2005 after the success of their 2003 album Final Straw
Final Straw
UK re-release bonus tracks*The AOL sessions feature frontman Gary Lightbody & lead guitarist Nathan Connolly being interviewed, and performing an acoustic rendition of "Run".*The dualdisc version does not include the UK bonus tracks....
, allegedly over creative differences. Speaking to Scotland's The Daily Record
Daily Record (Scotland)
The Daily Record is a Scottish tabloid newspaper based in Glasgow. It had been the best-selling daily paper in Scotland for many years with a paid circulation in August 2011 of 307,794 . It is now outsold by its arch-rival the Scottish Sun which in September 2010 had a circulation of 339,586 in...
at the time, McClelland claimed he was sacked as Lightbody "wanted more control and less interference", adding that Snow Patrol would effectively be a solo project now. The NME
NME
The New Musical Express is a popular music publication in the United Kingdom, published weekly since March 1952. It started as a music newspaper, and gradually moved toward a magazine format during the 1980s, changing from newsprint in 1998. It was the first British paper to include a singles...
later reported that the dispute centred on songwriting credits for Final Straw, with McClelland feeling his contribution had not been given sufficient acknowledgement.
McClelland has gone on to create Little Doses
Little Doses
Little Doses are an alternative rock band from Scotland, formed in Edinburgh in 2006. The band comprises lead vocalist Kirsten Ross, Mark McClelland on bass guitar and backing vocals and Michael Branagh on drums and backing vocals...
, along with girlfriend, singer Kirsten Ross and drummer Michael Branagh of Degrassi
Degrassi (band)
Degrassi is a Scottish indie rock band.Degrassi are based in Edinburgh. The band formed in late 1999, with the initial line-up consisting of Scott Smith and Michael Branagh with Stephen McColl and Stuart Turner helping out on guitar and bass.They recorded a demo in 2001 which was aired on BBC...
. The band is currently unsigned.
Litigation
On 10 September 2007 the BBC news site reported that McClelland has issued a writ at the High Court in London seeking 25% of the band's earnings since he left the band in March 2005.Discography
- Starfighter PilotStarfighter PilotStarfighter Pilot is the debut EP from Snow Patrol, on the Electric Honey label, released on 15 June 1997. The EP was released under the name Polarbear, the band's second name after Shrug...
(1997) - Songs for PolarbearsSongs for Polarbears*"Marketplace" is included as a hidden track after "One Hundred Things You Should Have Done in Bed" on both versions.*All bonus tracks originally appeared as B-sides to the singles released from "Songs for Polarbears".-Personnel:Snow Patrol...
(1998) - When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear UpWhen It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up-Bonus tracks on 2006 re-release:*All bonus tracks originally appeared as B-sides to the singles released from "When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up".-Reception:...
(2001) - Final StrawFinal StrawUK re-release bonus tracks*The AOL sessions feature frontman Gary Lightbody & lead guitarist Nathan Connolly being interviewed, and performing an acoustic rendition of "Run".*The dualdisc version does not include the UK bonus tracks....
(2003) - Flood the TanksFlood The TanksFlood the Tanks is an album by the Northern Irish singer songwriter, Iain Archer. The album was originally released in 2004, but was later re-packaged and re-released on a different label in 2005...
- Sessions@AOLSessions@AOL (Snow Patrol EP)-Personnel:*Gary Lightbody – vocals, guitar*Nathan Connolly – guitar, backing vocals*Mark McClelland – bass guitar*Jonny Quinn – drums*Tom Simpson – keyboards-Second performance:...
(2004) - La Roc RocsCut La RocCut La Roc is a British DJ, Break , Hip Hop and House music artist and also singer-songwriter.- Biography :...
(2000)