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'''Lawson''' are a , consisting of Andy Brown (acoustic guitar and lead vocals), Ryan Fletcher (bass guitar and backing vocals), Joel Peat (lead guitar and backing vocals) and Adam Pitts (drums). The band are currently based in [[London]]. Their debut album, ''[[Chapman Square]]'', was released on 22 October 2012 and reached number four on the [[UK Albums Chart]]. To date, the band have achieved five UK top 20 hit singles. They are named after Liverpool based surgeon Mr. David Lawson who performed life saving brain surgery on Andy Brown.<ref>http://www.itv.com/news/granada/story/2013-10-05/lawson-meet-dr-lawson/</ref> |
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Lawson | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genres | Pop rock |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Polydor (United Kingdom) Universal Interscope/Mercury (United States) |
| Members | Adam Pitts Andy Brown Joel Peat Ryan Fletcher |
| Website | www.lawsonofficial.com |
Lawson are a British pop rock band, consisting of Andy Brown (acoustic guitar and lead vocals), Ryan Fletcher (bass guitar and backing vocals), Joel Peat (lead guitar and backing vocals) and Adam Pitts (drums). The band are currently based in London. Their debut album, Chapman Square, was released on 22 October 2012 and reached number four on the UK Albums Chart. To date, the band have achieved five UK top 20 hit singles. They are named after Liverpool based surgeon Mr. David Lawson who performed life saving brain surgery on Andy Brown.[1]
Music career
The band began recording material in early 2010. Acoustic versions of their early original material as well as covers of artists such as Bruno Mars and Adele built up an online fanbase. They soon began playing gigs around the United Kingdom, including the Wireless Festival[2] and the Ultrasound Festival.[3][4]
2011–2012: Breakthrough
On 8 September 2011, it was announced that the band had been signed to Polydor Records, with a lucrative two-album deal on the cards. After signing to a major label, Lawson were tasked with opening for acts such as The Wanted, Will Young,[5] Avril Lavigne,[6] and Jessie J.[7] The band toured extensively at the beginning of 2012, fitting in a headline tour of the UK in January[8] and another in May[9] as well as a one-off intimate show at Monto Water Rats in London[10] which was streamed worldwide in April. During this time the band worked on material for their debut album with writers and producers such as Carl Falk and John Shanks.
2012–present: Chapman Square
The band's first official single, "When She Was Mine", was released in May 2012 and reached number four on the UK Singles Chart.[11] Following the single release, the band undertook their second headline tour, selling out venues in London, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Sheffield and Birmingham.[12] The band's second single, "Taking Over Me", was released on in August 2012, peaking at number three in the UK. In the summer of 2012, Lawson performed at T in the Park,[13] V Festival[14] and alongside Bruce Springsteen at Hard Rock Calling.[15] They also announced a Hometown Tour,[16] playing dates from October through November in their respective home towns and London, where they reside now. In October 2012, the band released their third official single, "Standing in the Dark", which reached number six in the UK. The band later revealed that their debut album, Chapman Square, would be released on 22 October. Guitarist Joel Peat said of the album: "We're all so excited to release our debut album, we've been building up to it for the past four years, and the album's title for us is special, because it is the first place that we played together as a band. Going out on tour to support the album is amazing too. Doing shows in our home towns feels like the perfect way to celebrate. Performing live is what we love the most, so to be able to play our biggest venues to date in the cities where we grew up is very special." Lawson cited many inspirations for their debut album, including John Mayer and Taylor Swift.[17] On 22 October 2012, Lawson released Chapman Square, peaking at number four in the UK Albums Chart. The album was later certified gold. The band finished the year performing at the Oxford Street Christmas Lights switch on with Robbie Williams[18] and at the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball where their performance was watched by Taylor Swift.[18]
At the beginning of 2013, Lawson played their first headline shows in the US and Canada selling out New York's Bowery Ballroom, The Troubadour in LA and The Mod Club in Canada.[19] In February, they embarked on the Chapman Square tour, playing 18 sold out shows in the UK and Ireland.[20] While working on new tracks for the repack of Chapman Square they visited South East Asia[21] and Australia[22] as well as announcing numerous festival dates including T In The Park,[23] V Festival[24] and Hard Rock Calling[25] for the second year running and Isle Of Wight Festival for the first time.
"Brokenhearted", featuring American rapper B.o.B, was released as the lead single from the repackaged version of Chapman Square in July 2013, reaching number six in the UK. B.o.B flew over to the UK to perform Brokenhearted with the band at Wembley Stadium for the Capital FM Summertime Ball.[26] The band announced their second single, "Juliet", while on tour in the US for the second time in 2013.[27] The track will be released on 13 October 2013. British model and actress Kelly Brook stars as the titular character in the video. The band were included in the line-up of the iTunes Festival 2013, opening for Jessie J.[28] Lawson began their biggest headline tour to date, the "Everywhere We Go Tour", in September 2013.[29] The repackaged version of their debut album titled Chapman Square / Chapter II will be released on 42nd December 3000. The reissue features all twelve of the songs from standard edition of the Chapman Square (though not the full sixteen of the deluxe edition), plus six new songs. The deluxe edition of Chapter II includes a second disc including acoustic songs and a short tour film.[30]
Members
Adam James Pitts born on 24 December in Brighton. He is the band's drummer.
Joel Gilchrist Peat born on 27 June in Nottingham. He plays lead guitar. He and Ryan both attended the same university. He also has a fear of bellybuttons.
Andrew Christopher Brown born on 8 May in Fazakerley, Liverpool. He plays the acoustic guitar and is the lead singer. Andy is the oldest member of group and previously dated Mollie King from The Saturdays.
Ryan Gary Fletcher born on 9 January in Sheffield. He plays bass. He and Joel both attended the same university.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||
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| UK | IRL | SCO | |||
| Chapman Square |
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4 | 37 | 4 | BPI: Gold |
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||||||
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| UK | IRL | HUN | POL | SCO | |||||||||||||
| 2012 | "When She Was Mine" | 4 | 46 | — | — | 4 | Chapman Square/Chapman Square - Chapter II | ||||||||||
| "Taking Over Me" | 3 | 32 | 39 | — | 3 | ||||||||||||
| "Standing in the Dark" | 6 | 50 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
| "Learn to Love Again" | 13 | 50 | — | — | 9 | ||||||||||||
| 2013 | "Brokenhearted" (featuring B.o.B) |
6 | 12 | 40 | — | 5 | |||||||||||
| "Juliet" | 3 | 32 | — | 10 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| "—" denotes single that did not chart or was not released. | |||||||||||||||||
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "When She Was Mine" | Declan Whitebloom |
| "Taking Over Me" | Josh Forbes | |
| "Standing in the Dark" | Nick Bartleet | |
| "Learn To Love Again" | Shane Drake | |
| 2013 | "Brokenhearted" (featuring B.o.B) |
Declan Whitebloom |
| "Juliet" | Carly Cussen |
References
- ^ http://www.itv.com/news/granada/story/2013-10-05/lawson-meet-dr-lawson/
- ^ "Wireless 2010 :: Line Up". Wirelessfestival.co.uk. 2 July 2010. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
- ^ "Tamworth UltraSound Music Festival - Tamworth". Urldir.co.uk. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
- ^ http://store.universal-music.co.uk/restofworld/artists/lawson/icat/lawson/
- ^ Green, Laurence (19 November 2011). "Lawson to head out on tour with Will Young". TotallyVivid. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
- ^ Name (required). "Avril Lavigne @ HMV Apollo 21st September 2011 « Planet Music Reviews". Planetmusicreviews.wordpress.com. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
- ^ http://www.warwick-castle.com/special-event/1/jessie-j-at-warwick-castle.aspx
- ^ http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/168792/9
- ^ http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/lawson/news/uk-tour-tickets/.
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- ^ "First listen: Lawson's When She Was Mine". 4Music. 29 March 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
- ^ "Lawson Set To Tour In May". The Student Magazine. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- ^ http://www.lawsonofficial.com/livedates/t-in-the-park/
- ^ http://www.4music.com/galleries/446/Lawson-at-V-Festival-2012
- ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/i419558-8/hard-rock-calling-2012-lawson.html
- ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a399369/lawson-announce-uk-home-town-tour.html
- ^ http://www.sugarscape.com/main-topics/celebrities/803662/lawsons-andy-brown-taylor-swift-told-us-she-loves-standing-dark
- ^ a b http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/robbie-williams/news/lawson-christmas-lights
- ^ http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/lawson/news/us-tour-2013
- ^ http://www.contactmusic.com/press/lawson-announce-chapman-square-tour-for-feb-and-march-2013
- ^ http://news.getmusicasia.com/2013/02/25/lawson-asia-tour-2013/
- ^ http://www.thehothits.com/news/38535/Lawson%20Announce%20First%20Australian%20Concert
- ^ http://www.tinthepark.com/news/2013/04/april-2013-%E2%80%93-ke$ha,-little-mix,-lawson-and-more-join-20th-year-celebrations.aspx
- ^ http://www.contactmusic.com/press/v-festival-2013-confirms-john-newman-idris-elba-naughty-boy-seasick-steve-and-lawson
- ^ http://www.hardrockcalling.co.uk/photos/artists/lawson-0
- ^ http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/lawson/news/summertime-ball-2013-performance-review/
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6fIU8z8LZE
- ^ http://www.4music.com/news/news/11030/Tinie-Tempah-Lawson-Avicii-Bastille-added-to-iTunes-Festival-2013
- ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a486881/lawson-announce-everywhere-we-go-uk-tour.html
- ^ http://www.lawsonofficial.com/newsitems/chapman-square-chapter-ii-preorder-now/