The Fratellis

The Fratellis is a three-part Scottish rock band from Glasgow who formed in 2005. The band name originated from the crime family from the famous movie, “The Goonies”. When translated from Italian—Fratelli means brother—indicating that they are brothers despite having no blood-relation.

The trio released their first EP (The Fratellis EP), the EP featured one of their most popular songs to date, “Creepin’ Up The Backstairs”. The EP eventually led to their first big break when Jim Gellatly had heard the EP he immediately invited them to perform a few songs on his Beatscene show (which aired on Galaxy Scotland).

Once the radio show had gone public Fallout Records quickly snapped The Fratellis up. Quickly resulting in their debut album, and their most prevalent album to date; Costello Music. This album catapulted the band into success winning Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act in 2007. Afterwards, The Fratellis went onto support massive UK-rock act Kasabian before their ten-date tour which included Manchester, London and their hometown Glasgow. “Baby Fratelli” was involved in the British drama Hot Fuzz, where comical duo Nick Frost and Simon Pegg starred.

After an astonishing result from their debut album and a slight hiatus, they were ready to bring out more music for their fans. The release of
“Here We Stand” came in June 2008. This album made them popular worldwide as they were asked to play shows from all over the U.S. — which they sold out. In the eyes of the public, The Fratellis were proper Scottish stars after the release of their single, “Look Out Sunshine!” it was released that all proceeds from said single were donated to Teenage Cancer Trust.

In 2013 it was announced that there was a third album finished and given a date of October 2013 as an official release. The album led to even more success as another highly successful tour came which featured the UK, US, Europe and Japan. Announcing more dates in Russia shortly after.
However, in September 2014 The Fratellis secretly released a free EP on their website, named “The Soul Crush EP”.

Showing a tremendous work ethic only a year later another album was announced and released in August 2015 through Cooking Vinyl Records.
Nearing the end of 2016, they marked the 10th Anniversary since the release of Costello Music by playing sixteen separate shows throughout a two month period.

Despite their chosen genre and sales declining The Fratellis released another album, “In Your Own Sweet Time” which came with the help of producer Tony Hoffer.

LINE-UP
Lead Vocals/Guitar – Jon Fratelli (John Lawler)
Bass Guitar – Barry “Baz” Fratelli (Barry Wallace)
Drummer/Backing – Mince Fratelli (Gordon McRory)

TOURING MEMBERS
Keyboards/Piano – Will Foster