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Andrew Sebastian Williams (born 18 February 1970) is the drummer and vocalist of Doves.[1] He is the son of noted modernist architect Desmond Williams and the twin brother of bandmate Jez. Andy and Jez were born in Manchester, England and have a brother Dominic and sister Sarah.
Andy Williams | |
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Birth name | Andrew Sebastian Williams |
Born | Manchester, Lancashire, England | 18 February 1970
Genres | Indie rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, drums, percussion, keyboard, melodica, synthesiser, harmonica |
Years active | 1985–present |
Labels | Heavenly Records |
Website | Doves' official website |
Before forming Doves, the band's three members were a dance-club music trio called Sub Sub.
While Doves were on a hiatus between 2010 and 2020, Andy and Jez Williams formed a side project called Black Rivers, releasing a self-titled album in February 2015.
Andy sings occasional backing vocals and also lead vocals on some songs; "Rise", "Melody Calls" and the verses of "Here It Comes" from Lost Souls, "M62 Song" from The Last Broadcast, the B-sides "Hit the Ground Running", "45" (verses) & "At The Tower" (chorus), "Shadows of Salford" from Some Cities and the verses of "Blue Water" from the special edition of The Places Between: The Best of Doves.
Andy plays the harmonica on several tracks, as well as the melodica during live acoustic versions of "Snowden" and "N.Y."
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