Teenage Fanclub
Scottish alternative rock band / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Teenage Fanclub are a Scottish alternative rock band formed in Glasgow in 1989.[2] The group were founded by Norman Blake (vocals, guitar), Raymond McGinley (vocals, lead guitar) and Gerard Love (vocals, bass), all of whom shared lead vocals and songwriting duties until Love's departure in 2018. As of 2023, the band's lineup consists of Blake, McGinley, Francis Macdonald (drums, vocals), Dave McGowan (bass, vocals) and Euros Childs (keyboards, vocals).[3]
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Background information | |
Origin | Glasgow, Scotland |
Genres | |
Years active | 1989–present[1] |
Labels | Paperhouse, Creation, Columbia, PeMa, Matador, DGC |
Members | Norman Blake Raymond McGinley Francis MacDonald Dave McGowan Euros Childs |
Past members | Brendan O'Hare Paul Quinn Finlay Macdonald Gerard Love |
Website | www |
In concert the band usually alternate among its songwriters, giving equal playing time to each one's songs. Although often pegged as alternative rock, the group have incorporated a wide variety of elements from various music styles.[1]
Teenage Fanclub have had a succession of drummers, namely Francis Macdonald, Brendan O'Hare and Paul Quinn. Keyboardist Finlay Macdonald (no relation) has also been a member. As of 2023, the band have released 12 studio albums and two compilation albums.