The Fratellis
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The Fratellis are an award-winning indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland.
Biography
They played their first show on March 4, 2005 in the O'Henry's bar in Glasgow, and received their first radio play in 2005 on central Scotland's Beat 106 (now XFM Scotland) Beatscene show hosted by Jim Gellatly. They were discovered by their manager Tony Fratelli in McChuills Bar, Glasgow and were then signed by Fallout Records after just 9 gigs.
The Fratellis EP was released April 3, 2006, featuring the tracks "Creepin' Up The Backstairs", "Stacie Anne" and "The Gutterati?". Their first album, Costello Music, was released on September 11, 2006 and charted at number two in the official UK album charts for three weeks.
The NME ran a two page feature on The Fratellis in the August 10, 2006 issue, proclaiming them "the best new band in Britain". On 14 February 2007 they won the Best British Breakthrough Act, voted for by Radio One listeners, at the 2007 BRIT Awards
Following on from the success of the album, The Fratellis played a number of festivals in the Summer of 2007, including Glastonbury and mainstage performances at T in the Park and OXEGEN.
The Fratellis have said in many interviews that they got their name from the family of bad guys in the 1985 movie The Goonies. This is also mentioned as a source of the band's name by Real Network's Rhapsody music service. However, Barry Wallace's (Barry Fratelli) mother's maiden name is also Fratelli.
On October 1st, they will release their first live concert DVD called "Edgy in Brixton"
Television performances
- Later with Jools Holland – June 16, 2006, performing "Chelsea Dagger" and "Henrietta".
- Top of the Pops – June 18, 2006, performing "Henrietta".
- The Friday Night Project – August 25, 2006, Hosted by Cheryl Cole, Kimberley Walsh and Sarah Harding of Girls Aloud, performing "Chelsea Dagger".
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross – December 1, 2006, performing "Whistle for the Choir".
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien - March 23, 2007, performing "Flathead".
- The Late Show with David Letterman - April 25, 2007, performing "Flathead".
- The Fratellis also performed at the 2007 Glastonbury Festival
- The Fratellis appeared as guests on the Football comedy programme, Soccer AM as studio guests.
Awards
| Date | Award | Show |
|---|---|---|
| 14th February 2007 | Best British Breakthrough Act | BRIT Awards 2007 |
Members
- Jon Fratelli - lead vocals & guitar
- Barry Fratelli - bass guitar
- Mince Fratelli - drums, backing vocals, occasional guitar & banjo
Discography
Albums
- Costello Music (11 September, 2006) #2 UK #48 US
EPs
- The Fratellis EP (3 April, 2006)
- Flathead EP (23 January, 2007)
- Ole Black 'n' Blue Eyes EP (11 June, 2007)
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | US | U.S. Modern Rock | |||
| 2006 | "Henrietta" | #19 | Costello Music | ||
| "Chelsea Dagger" | #5 | ||||
| "Whistle for the Choir" | #9 | ||||
| 2007 | "Flathead" (Downloads only) | #67 | #73 | #33 | |
| "Baby Fratelli" | #24 | ||||
| "Ole Black 'n' Blue Eyes" | #168 | ||||
Trivia
- The Fratellis song "Flathead" is featured on Apple's January 2007 iPod TV advertisement which was featured at Macworld 2007.
- In January 2007 Safeway used the introductory portion of "Chelsea Dagger" for an animated ad campaign.
- The Fratellis contributed a specially made track, a cover of Solid Gold Easy Action by T. Rex, and "Baby Fratelli" for the film Hot Fuzz.
- The single "Chelsea Dagger" was included in the soundtrack to the EA Games racing title Burnout Dominator as part of the EA Trax program.
- "Chelsea Dagger" was also used in the final trailer for Shrek the Third and Balls of Fury and the first trailer for Run Fatboy Run.
- Barry Fratelli is a die-hard supporter of Celtic F.C., and the singalong section of "Chelsea Dagger" has since been played over the PA system at Celtic Park when Celtic score.
- "Chelsea Dagger" can also be heard over the PA system at Cardiff Blues matches at Cardiff Arms Park.
- "Chelsea Dagger" is extensively played when teams from the EIHL (Britain's Ice Hockey League) score a goal. Fans have adapted and a special dance is performed by many.
- "Creepin Up the Backstairs" can be heard during the film Magicians (2007 film)
- A Music Video for "Chelsea Dagger" has been released on their website.
- The Fratellis have recently covered Bob Dylan's song "All Along The Watchtower" for BBC Radio 1's 40th Anniversary.
- "Chelsea Dagger" can also be heard over the PA system at Stamford Bridge when fans of the Blues can be heard singing along.
- "Chelsea Dagger" is used over the PA system at Portman Road when a home goal is scored for Football League Championship team Ipswich Town F.C.
- "Chelsea Dagger" is used over the PA system at The Riverside when a home goal is scored for Premier League Team team Middlesbrough FC
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