Andy Burrows (born Andrew Burrows, 30 June 1979, Winchester, England) is the current drummer for Razorlight as well as a pianist, after joining the band in May 2004.

He was discovered in open auditions to replace Christian Smith Pancorvo, the original drummer for the band, who left in early 2004. Since he joined Razorlight, the group have released two albums, Up All Night which reached #3 in the UK Albums Chart (although Burrows does not perform on the record); and Razorlight which debuted at #1 in the UK chart.

His first ever performance with Razorlight was at London's Bull and Gate on the 25 May 2004.

Burrows has been a key figure in shaping Razorlight's sound and songs, having written the hits "America" and co-written "Before I Fall to Pieces" with Johnny Borrell.

Trivia

• On the track "Who Needs Love?" from Razorlight, Borrell shouts "C'mon, Andy" halfway through the song (2:41), referring to Burrows.
• On a Razorlight B-side, "What's It All About", Burrows sings lead vocals.
• Burrows supports Southampton F.C.
• He has a brother named Ben, who plays in a band called Captain Phoenix.
• His father a GP plays bass guitar.
• Burrows got Razorlight involved in an episode of The Mighty Boosh, as he is a friend of the shows co-creator Noel Fielding.
• Burrows plays Pearl drums.

External link

• Razorlight's official website
• Andy Burrows at the Internet Movie Database

Related to Verve drummer Pete Salisbury