Andy Burrows
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Andrew William Burrows |
| Born |
30 June 1979 Winchester, Hampshire, England |
| Genres | Acoustic, pop, indie |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, drummer, guitarist |
| Instruments | Guitar, piano, vocals, drums, synthesiser, banjo, oud, harmonica |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Play It Again Sam |
| Associated acts | I Am Arrows, Smith & Burrows, We Are Scientists, Razorlight, Tom Odell, Ricky Gervais |
| Website | www |
Andrew William Burrows (born 30 June 1979) is an English song-writer and musician. He was the drummer in the band Razorlight from 2004 to 2009, as well as We are Scientists from 2009 to 2014.
Burrows first solo album The Colour of My Dreams (2008) was released while he was still member of Razorlight. After he departed the band he released his first album with the solo project I Am Arrows, called Sun Comes Up Again in 2010. His third solo album Company was released 22 October 2012.
He has worked with Tom Smith from Editors under the moniker "Smith & Burrows". He also co-wrote the soundtrack to The Snowman and The Snowdog with Ilan Eshkeri, which was nominated for a BAFTA Craft Award in April 2013.
Andy co-produced the soundtrack for the Ricky Gervais’ film, David Brent: Life On The Road’. Andy appears in the film as David Brent's drummer in the fictional band, Foregone Conclusion. In addition, Andy continues working with Columbia artist, Tom Odell - he co-wrote 'Sirens' on Tom's debut, 'Long Way Down' - and has two songs on the current album, 'Wrong Crowd' ('Here I Am' and 'Constellations'). Andy is also featured as drummer across the whole record.
Burrows joined the band in May 2004. He was discovered in open audition to replace the original drummer for the band, who left in early 2004. Since he joined Razorlight, the group have released three albums, Up All Night which reached #3 in the UK Albums Chart; Razorlight which debuted at #1 in the UK chart and Slipway Fires which debuted at #4. His first performance with Razorlight was at London's Bull and Gate on 25 May 2004.
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