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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Aidan John Moffat | |
| Born | April 10, 1973 | |
| Origin | Falkirk, Scotland  |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter | |
| Years active | 1991 – present | |
| Label(s) | Chemikal Underground | |
| Associated acts |
Bay The Angry Buddhists Arab Strap The Sick Anchors Malcolm Middleton L. Pierre Aidan Moffat and the Best-Ofs |
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| Website | http://www.aidanmoffat.co.uk | |
Aidan John Moffat (born 10 April 1973 in Falkirk, Scotland) is a Scottish vocalist and musician, best known for his work with Malcolm Middleton in the post-folk band, Arab Strap.
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Moffat was born and raised in Falkirk, Scotland. The first album he bought was Elvis
Sings For Kids by Elvis Presley.
Whilst at Falkirk
High School, he listened to such bands as The
Pixies,
In 1995, Moffat and Malcolm Middleton began making music under the name "Arab Strap", and sent in demo cassettes to record companies. Only one, Chemikal Underground, replied, and they were soon signed to them.
In 2002, after apparently being challenged by Malcolm Middleton to release a solo album, Moffat released a solo album entitled Hypnogogia under the name "Lucky Pierre". In 2005, after changing the name to "L. Pierre", Moffat released an album called Touchpool. His latest solo album was released in 2007, and is entitled Dip.
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Other musical projects
Pre-Arab StrapFrom 1991 to 1996, Moffat recorded with a band called
The Angry Buddhists, which consisted of Aidan Moffat, Gavin Moffat,
Stuart The Postman, "Cheg" Taylor and The Stobe. They recorded "over 40
songs on dictaphones and 4-tracks", but never played live. Aidan was
also the drummer in the band MogwaiMoffat provided guest vocals on the Mogwai
song, "R U Still in 2 It", from Mogwai
Young Team, which was recorded in the same
studio (MCM Studios in The Sick AnchorsIn 2002, Moffat, Stuart Braithwaite from Mogwai (a good friend of Moffat's), and Colin "Sheepy" McPherson released an eponymously titled EP under the name "The Sick Anchors" Aidan John MoffatMoffat uses his full name for his 2007 poetry album, I Can Hear Your Heart. Aidan Moffat and the Best-OfsMoffat's new band is called Aidan Moffat and the Best-Ofs, and there is a planned album release for 2008. Personal lifeMoffat currently lives in a flat in Hyndland, Glasgow. Moffat is known for his distinctive facial hair, which he has commented on, saying
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