Snow Patrol - Profile

Snow Patrol are a Northern Irish/Scottish Pop Music and alternative rock band which formed in Dundee, Scotland, with the majority of their members being from Bangor and Belfast, Northern Ireland. They are based in Glasgow and are signed to Polydor Records. Originally formed as an indie rock band, Snow Patrol have sought a more alternative rock and powerpop sound in recent years on the heels of mainstream success with the songs "Run", "Chasing Cars" and "Signal Fire" from the Spider-Man 3 soundtrack.

The band's first three records, including their first EP—Starfighter Pilot, Songs for Polarbears and When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up—were commercially unsuccessful and were released with an independent record label. When the band moved to a major record label Polydor Records they released their 2003 album Final Straw which crossed 4x platinum sales in the UK. The band achieved worldwide success due to 2006's Eyes Open, which sold 4.7 million copies worldwide. Snow Patrol has been nominated for 3 BRIT Awards and has won five Meteors. Worldwide, the band has sold over 7 million albums.

Band members

Current members

  • Gary Lightbody– vocals, guitar (1994-present)
  • Jonny Quinn – drums, percussion (1994-present)
  • Nathan Connolly – guitar, vocals (2002-present)
  • Paul Wilson – bass guitar, vocals (2005-present)
  • Tom Simpson – keyboards (2005-present)

Former members
  • Mark McClelland – bass guitar, keyboards (1994-2005)


Discography

Albums

EPs
  • 1997: Starfighter Pilot
  • 2005: Live and Acoustic at Park Ave.

 

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