The Fratellis

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Biography

The Fratellis are an indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Jon Fratelli, bass guitarist Barry Fratelli, and drummer and backing vocalist Mince Fratelli. The band have released 2 albums, Costello Music in 2006 and Here We Stand in 2008. Known for their energetic live shows, the band played with a 3-piece horn section during 2007 and in 2008/2009 were assisted by Will Foster on keyboards and guitar. After finishing the touring schedule for Here We Stand the band entered indefinite hiatus. On 4 June 2012, it was announced via the band's website that they are to reunite. The band's name came from the surname of the criminal family in the 1985 film The Goonies. They played their first show on 4 March 2005 in the O'Henry's bar in Glasgow across the road from the famous Horseshoe bar, and received their first radio playing 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 on 3 April 2006, featuring the tracks "Stacie Anne" and "The Gutterati?". The NME ran a two-page feature on The Fratellis in 10 August 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 12 June 2006 and charted at number 19 on the UK Charts.

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Item Name Item Details
Year Formed 2005
Number of Albums 29
Record Label
Website thefratellis.com
Wikipedia The Fratellis on Wikipedia
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Trivia

What was Fratellis' debut fulllength?

Costello Music

... also spawned the Rakes and the Paddingtons. Their debut fulllength Costello Music (2006) mixed the triedandtrue sounds of glam rock, strippeddown aco...
What were the names of the two Top Ten hits in the U.K.?

Chelsea Dagger and Whistle for the Choir

...77 punk, featuring a pair of Top Ten hits in the U.K., Chelsea Dagger and Whistle for the Choir . (In timehonored punk fashion, the three bandmembers a...
Which single earned the Fratellis their first U.K. Top 20 hit?

Henrietta

...ops followed during the early summer, while the group's second single, Henrietta , earned the Fratellis their first U.K. Top 20 hit. Chelsea Dagger beg...
The Fratellis took their name from the villains in which film?

The Goonies

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What is Barry's mother's maiden name?

Fratelli

...ies (although, by coincidence, Barry's mother's maiden name is in fact Fratelli ). The band consisted of lead vocalist and guitarist Jon Fratelli (real...
What is Jon Fratelli's real name?

John Lawler

...band consisted of lead vocalist and guitarist Jon Fratelli (real name John Lawler ), bass guitarist Barry Fratelli (real name Barry Wallace), and drumm...
Who is the drummer, backing vocalist, and banjo player?

Mince Fratelli

...nd drummer, backing vocalist, occasional guitarist and banjo player Mince Fratelli (real name Gordon McRory). They toured with a pianist rhythm guitar...
How many albums has the band released?

five

...ured with a pianist rhythm guitarist, Will Foster. The band has released five albums, 2006's Costello Music,2008's Here We Stand, 2013's We Need Medic...
When was the single Henrietta released?

12 June 2006

...rst single released by the band was Henrietta, which was released on 12 June 2006 and charted at number 19 on the UK Charts. 20062007: Costello Music ...
What number did the song Hennietta reach on the UK charts?

19

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The album Costello Music was released on what date?

11 September 2006

...lo Music was the debut album for the Fratellis and was released on 11 September 2006 . It charted at number two in the UK album charts for three weeks....
How long did the album chart at number two in the UK album charts?

three weeks

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What was the name of the band's biggest hit in 2006?

Chelsea Dagger

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What team used the track to celebrate goals?

Chicago Blackhawks

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Who recorded an orchestral version of the track?

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

...hawks. In tribute to the team's 2013 Stanley Cup victory, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra recorded an orchestral version of the track. Their 2006 album...
How long did the album Costello Music stay in the UK top 100?

83 weeks

...he track. Their 2006 album Costello Music stayed in the UK top 100 for 83 weeks and sold over 1.5 million copies. The British actor and comedian Karl ...
Who provided voice over work for commercials promoting the band's second album?

Karl Pilkington

...ks and sold over 1.5 million copies. The British actor and comedian Karl Pilkington provided voice over work for commercials promoting the band's seco...
Who did Jon form Codeine Velvet Club with?

Lou Hickey

... after, Jon formed Codeine Velvet Club with Scottish singersongwriter Lou Hickey . The duo released a selftitled album, but disbanded soon after in 201...
When did The Fratellis form?

2005

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Who signed The Fratelis after less than 10 shows?

Fallout Records

...ist Barry Fratelli, and drummer Mince Fratelli. They were signed by Fallout Records after less than 10 shows. The band formed after the band members p...
Who was the drummer that was soon fired?

Chris

...ly forming as a fourpiece with Mince on lead guitar and a drummer called Chris who was soon fired. They played their first proper show on 4 March 2005...
When was the Fratellis EP released?

3 April 2006

...ss the road from the Horseshoe bar. The Fratellis EP was released on 3 April 2006 , featuring the tracks Stacie Anne and The Gutterati?. Creepin' Up th...
What was never a single released by the band?

Creepin' Up the Backstairs

...il 2006, featuring the tracks Stacie Anne and The Gutterati?. Creepin' Up the Backstairs was never a single released by the band, even though a video ...
What is Barry Wallace's position?

bass guitar

...lineup of the band is: Jon Lawler (vocals and guitar), Barry Wallace ( bass guitar ), and Gordon 'Mince' McRory on drums and backing vocals. That same y...
Who is on drums and backing vocals?

Gordon 'Mince' McRory

...Jon Lawler (vocals and guitar), Barry Wallace (bass guitar), and Gordon 'Mince' McRory on drums and backing vocals. That same year, they received thei...
When did the Fratellis release their debut single?

June 2006

...E music paper hailed The Fratellis as the best new band in Britain. In June 2006 , the Fratellis released their debut single, 'Henrietta', which peaked...
When was the album Costello Music released?

September 2006

...through: The Fratellis' debut album, Costello Music was released in September 2006 . The album charted at number two in the UK album charts and stayed ...
How many weeks did the album stay at number two in the UK album charts?

two weeks

...ed at number two in the UK album charts and stayed there for a further two weeks . The band won a BRIT Award for 'Best British Breakthrough Act' in 200...
In what year did the Fratellis win a BRIT Award for Best British Breakthrough Act?

2007

... weeks. The band won a BRIT Award for 'Best British Breakthrough Act' in 2007 . The award was voted for by the listeners of BBC Radio One. In 2007, the...
Who is the lead vocalist and guitarist?

Jon Fratelli

...hat formed in 2005. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Jon Fratelli , bassist and backing vocalist Barry Fratelli, and drummer and backin...
Where is the band from?

Glasgow, Scotland

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What name was given in the advert?

Graeme

...and backing vocalist Mince Fratelli. The advert was given with the name Graeme , so to avoid the detection of his thenband mates. Jon attempted to cont...
When was the first official gig for the band played?

OHenrys

... after their first rehearsal. The band played the first official gig at OHenrys on 4th March 2005, and it was a sell out show despite being unknown. A...
When was the first official gig at OHenrys?

4th March 2005

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In what year did the band release their first EP?

2006

...d take months. The band were signed quickly to Fallout Records. In April 2006 , the band released their first EP The Fratellis EP which featured the br...
When was Costello Music released?

26 September 2006

...ill Foster. The group's debut album Costello Music was released on 26 September 2006 and debuted at a high 2 on the UK Album Charts and was also succe...
How many UK Top 10 singles did Chelsea Dagger and Whistle for the Choir have?

2

... the United States peaking at 48 on the Billboard 200. The album contained 2 UK Top 10 singles Chelsea Dagger and Whistle for the Choir It also contai...
When was the band's second album released?

9 June 2008

...he Stanley Cup. The band's second album Here We Stand was released on 9 June 2008 and peaked at 5 on the UK Album Charts and 80 on the Billboard 200. ...