The Fratellis

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Glasgow, United Kingdom (2006 – present)

The Fratellis are an alternative rock band from Glasgow, Scotland who took their name from the villains in the film “The Goonies” (although, by coincidence, Barry’s mother’s maiden name is in fact Fratelli). The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Jon Fratelli (real name John Lawler), bass guitarist Barry Fratelli (real name Barry Wallace), and drummer, backing vocalist, occasional guitarist and banjo player Mince Fratelli (real name Gordon McRory). They are currently touring with a pianist / rhythm guitarist, Will Foster.

History

2005-2006: Beginnings and The Fratellis EP

They played their first show on March 4, 2005 in the O’Henry’s bar in Glasgow across the road from the famous Horseshoe bar, and received their first radio play in 2005 on central Scotland’s Beat 106 (later XFM Scotland, now Galaxy Scotland) Beatscene show hosted by Jim Gellatly. They were signed by Fallout Records.

The Fratellis EP was released April 3, 2006, featuring the tracks “Creepin’ Up The Backstairs”, “Stacie Anne” and “The Gutterati?”. The NME ran a two page feature on The Fratellis in the August 10, 2006 issue, proclaiming them “the best new band in Britain”. “Creepin’ Up The Backstairs” was never a single released by the band, even though a video was made for it. It was not eligible for the charts. The first single released by the band was “Henrietta”, which was released on June 12 2006 and charted at number 19 on the UK Charts.

2006-2007: Costello Music

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Chillachin wrote:
Saturday evening

Wow, before today the only song of theirs I knew was Chelsea Dagger, but I started listening to random songs of theirs and they're all amazing! : D

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IndieAm wrote:
Friday afternoon

they make me love indie british rock..

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Toerschen wrote:
Thursday evening

my friend john was the silliest one ... love them

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ninanocetti wrote:
Thursday afternoon

Porquê bandas assim demoram em média 1 milhão de anos pra fazer um novo disco? ): e quase nunca shows no brasil? [4] Pior que é verdade.. [3]

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x_Francy___x wrote:
Wednesday afternoon

Tell Me a Lie (2)

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DDDiego wrote:
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Tell Me a Lie

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lucccccy98 wrote:
last week

amazing :)

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Please join The White Stripes group!

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HIPSTER GARABE, shitisdeck

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Look out sunshine <3

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jesus stole my baby xD

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my friend john..

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realRemox wrote:
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is it love?

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paulkiller wrote:
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Whistle For The Choir is gud...

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ar99 wrote:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vainSulVWlc

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gerrkin wrote:
last month

theyre surely the best.... cant listen to anything last weeks except fratellis. others annoy me, fratellis never will!

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vanessasalgado wrote:
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Porquê bandas assim demoram em média 1 milhão de anos pra fazer um novo disco? ): e quase nunca shows no brasil? [3] Pior que é verdade.. [2]

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Lovelycom wrote:
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best!

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misndrstndnggrl wrote:
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Flathead is really awesome!

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JCMts wrote:
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The Fratellis is really awesome! Porquê bandas assim demoram em média 1 milhão de anos pra fazer um novo disco? ): e quase nunca shows no brasil? (3) Pior que é verdade.. (2)

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