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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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putorikaze wrote:
5 hours ago

i love flatheads

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Ciliao wrote:
yesterday afternoon

Henrietta we got no flowers for you ♥

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Raketenmichl wrote:
Wednesday morning

costello music is still one of my favourites

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larsek26 wrote:
Tuesday afternoon

nice band!

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MultiPOP wrote:
Sunday evening

Poland needs Fratellis! {2} (;

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mb03 wrote:
Sunday evening

come to opener 2010 (Poland) <3 [6]

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isadora_empire wrote:
Sunday afternoon

When you're creepin' up the backstairs, mother's nightmare, falling in the the front door, my my, climbing in the window, get dressed, let's go, take your brother's car keys, bye, bye ..

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luziemaier wrote:
7 days ago

love 'em

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xxchikaxx wrote:
10 days ago

please come to Japan!!!!I love you!!!

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pan_stanley wrote:
11 days ago

come to opener 2010 (Poland) <3 (2)

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Leon17xD wrote:
12 days ago

Great Band =P

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sibss wrote:
12 days ago

i dont like how Chelsea Dagger is top played.

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blaszanyzegarek wrote:
14 days ago

come to opener 2010 (Poland) <3

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cardboardsea9 wrote:
14 days ago

I'm disappointed there are hardly any songs from "Here We Stand" on here. Fuck, I love this band.

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realRemox wrote:
15 days ago

Ole Black 'n' Blue Eyes...lalalala.... can't stop x]

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mengg wrote:
15 days ago

love =D

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colin1a wrote:
16 days ago

Minneapolis needs Fratellis!!!!

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MisterMatto wrote:
16 days ago

Lupe Brown <3

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JacenSunrider wrote:
17 days ago

Poland needs Fratellis!

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Largato_Barba wrote:
18 days ago

My friend John was a serious one

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