Background information
Origin	Glasgow, Scotland
Genre(s)	Indie rock Post-punk revival Alternative rock
Years active	2005–present
Label(s)	Fallout Records Interscope Records
Website	http://www.thefratellis.com/
Members
Barry Fratelli Mince Fratelli Jon Fratelli

The Fratellis are an award-winning Scottish indie band.

Contents 1 Band members 2 History 3 Music appears on 4 Television performances 5 Discography 5.1 Studio albums 5.2 EPs 5.3 Singles 5.4 Online releases 6 Awards 7 References 8 External links

Band members

• John Lawler: Jon Fratelli – vocals & guitar
• Barry Wallace: Barry Fratelli – bass guitar
• Gordon McRory: Mince Fratelli – drums, backing vocals & occasional guitar and banjo

History

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 3 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

Music appears on

• 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.

• 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)

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

Discography

Studio albums

• Costello Music #2 UK #48 US

EPs

• The Fratellis EP (Nomadic Music) 3 April 2006
• Flathead EP (Universal-Island Records) 23 January 2007 (US only)
• Ole Black 'n' Blue Eyes EP (Drop The Gun Recordings) 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

Online releases

The Fratellis have also released exclusive free mp3s to download from their website for registered members in "Budhill Singles Club".
The Singles to date are as follows:

• Got Ma Nuts From a Hippy (Demo)
  
• Creepin Up the Backstairs (Acoustic)
  
• Henrietta (Live from SXSW)
  
• Cigarello (Acoustic)
  
• Country Boys and Girls (Demo)
  
• For the Girl (Acoustic)
  
• Baby Fratelli (Acoustic)
  
• Ole Black and Blue Eyes (Acoustic)
  
• Too Much Talk in Tokyo
  

Awards

Date	Award	Show
14th February 2007	Best British Breakthrough Act	BRIT Awards 2007

References

External links

• Official Fratellis Website

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Discography
Albums: Costello Music
EPs: The Fratellis EP • Flathead EP • Ole Black 'n' Blue Eyes EP
Singles: "Henrietta" • "Chelsea Dagger" • "Whistle for the Choir" • "Flathead" • "Baby Fratelli" • "Ole Black 'n' Blue Eyes" •
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