Andrew White (musician)

Andrew White
White performing at the Greenville Festival in 2013
Background information
Birth name Andrew White
Also known as Whitey
Born (1974-08-28) 28 August 1974
Leeds, England
Origin Leeds, England
Genres Alternative rock
Occupation(s) Guitarist
Instruments Guitar, vocals
Years active 2003–present
Labels B-Unique Records, Universal, Polydor, Fiction
Associated acts Kaiser Chiefs, Marry Banilow
Website www.kaiserchiefs.co.uk

Andrew White (born 28 August 1974), also known as Whitey,[1][2] is the lead and rhythm guitarist of the English alternative rock band Kaiser Chiefs.

Biography

Whitey was born 28 August 1974 in Leeds.[3] He is a former student of Garforth Community College[1][3] and Leeds Metropolitan University.[1] He is left-handed.[4]

He is an original member of the band Runston Parva, which later became Parva, changing the name to Kaiser Chiefs in 2004.[1] The name was adapted from Kaizer Chiefs, the former club of Lucas Radebe who was at the time with Leeds United.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Yorkshire Post 15 March 2012
  2. ↑ Leicester Mercury 5 July 2012
  3. 1 2 3 Sky Sports Kaiser Chiefs
  4. ↑ gigwise Kaiser Chiefs interview


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