Andy Williams (Doves)
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Andy Williams is the drummer
and vocalist of Doves. He was born in Manchester, England, and he is also the twin brother of bandmate Jez
. Before their incarnation as Doves, the three members were a dance-club music trio called Sub Sub
.
, but all three members share vocal duties. Andy sings lead vocals on these songs:
Andy plays the harmonica
on "Here It Comes." He also plays the melodica
during live acoustic versions of "Snowden
" (see: "Snowden" live at Waterloo Records, Texas).
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
and vocalist of Doves. He was born in Manchester, England, and he is also the twin brother of bandmate Jez
Jez Williams
Jez Williams is the guitarist/songwriter of Doves. He was born in Manchester, England, and he is also the twin brother of bandmate Andy...
. Before their incarnation as Doves, the three members were a dance-club music trio called Sub Sub
Sub Sub
Sub Sub were an English dance act from Wilmslow, Cheshire composed of Jimi Goodwin and twin brothers Andy and Jez Williams.The threesome met at school in 1985 and became regulars at The Haçienda while composing their own material together...
.
Doves songs with Andy singing lead vocals
Doves' primary lead singer is bassist Jimi GoodwinJimi Goodwin
Jimi Goodwin is the bassist, vocalist and guitarist for Doves. Before their incarnation as Doves, the three members were a dance-club music trio called Sub Sub....
, but all three members share vocal duties. Andy sings lead vocals on these songs:
- "Here It Comes" (verses only) (from Lost Souls, 2000)
- "Melody Calls" (from Lost Souls, 2000)
- "M62 Song" (from The Last BroadcastThe Last Broadcast (album)The Last Broadcast is the second studio album by British indie rock band Doves. The album was released by Heavenly Records on 29 April 2002, and went straight to number 1 on the UK Albums Chart. The album's first single "There Goes the Fear" entered the UK Singles Chart at number 3, the band's...
, 2002) - "Hit the Ground Running" (B-side to "There Goes the FearThere Goes the Fear"There Goes the Fear" is the first single from Doves' second studio album The Last Broadcast. The single was released on 15 April 2002 in the UK on CD and 10" vinyl, and charted at #3 on the UK Singles Chart. Both formats were released and deleted on the same day. A single was also released for the...
," 2002; Lost SidesLost Sides-Charts:-Original promo CD:At the end of 2000, the original issue of Lost Sides was released as a promo-only CD . The original artwork featured the boxer from Doves' Lost Souls album, and included only the b-sides from the first album and early EPs."Crunch" and "Lost in Watts" are two tracks from...
, 2003) - "Shadows of Salford" (from Some CitiesSome CitiesSome Cities is the third studio album by the British indie rock band Doves. The album was released by Heavenly Records on 21 February 2005, and became the band's second consecutive album to top the UK Albums Chart at number 1...
, 2005) - "45" (verses only) (B-side to "Black and White TownBlack and White Town"Black and White Town" is the lead single on Doves' third album, Some Cities. The single was released as a promo CD on December 13, 2004, and as a full single on February 7, 2005. The song scored the band their second Top 10 hit, charting at #6 on the UK Singles Chart...
," 2005) - "At the Tower" (chorus only) (B-side to "Black and White TownBlack and White Town"Black and White Town" is the lead single on Doves' third album, Some Cities. The single was released as a promo CD on December 13, 2004, and as a full single on February 7, 2005. The song scored the band their second Top 10 hit, charting at #6 on the UK Singles Chart...
," 2005)
Andy plays the harmonica
Harmonica
The harmonica, also called harp, French harp, blues harp, and mouth organ, is a free reed wind instrument used primarily in blues and American folk music, jazz, country, and rock and roll. It is played by blowing air into it or drawing air out by placing lips over individual holes or multiple holes...
on "Here It Comes." He also plays the melodica
Melodica
The melodica, also known as the "blow-organ" or "key-flute", is a free-reed instrument similar to the melodeon and harmonica. It has a musical keyboard on top, and is played by blowing air through a mouthpiece that fits into a hole in the side of the instrument. Pressing a key opens a hole,...
during live acoustic versions of "Snowden
Snowden (song)
"Snowden" is the second single from Doves' third album Some Cities. It was released in the UK on 9 May 2005 on limited edition CD, 2-track CD and 7" vinyl, and charted at #17 on the UK Singles Chart. The single version of the song was mixed by Rich Costey. Two music videos were produced for the...
" (see: "Snowden" live at Waterloo Records, Texas).