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The Fratellis is tagged as: indie, indie rock, british, rock, alternative

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 consisted 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 toured 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&...
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Top 10 The Fratellis Songs
Chelsea Dagger
Flathead
Whistle For The Choir
Henrietta
For The Girl
Baby Fratelli
Everybody Knows You Cried Last Night
Ole Black 'n' Blue Eyes
Doginabag
Vince The Loveable Stoner
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Top 10 The Fratellis Albums
Costello Music
Here We Stand
The Fratellis EP
Flathead
Chelsea Dagger
Whistle For The Choir
Mistress Mabel
Henrietta
Baby Fratelli
Look Out Sunshine!
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