Andy White (singer-songwriter)

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Andy White (b. May 28, 1962) is an Northern Irish singer/songwriter and poet, born in Belfast. He started writing poetry and music from a young age, penning a poem called "Riots" at the age of 9. He attended Methodist College Belfast. He studied English literature at Robinson College, Cambridge University, graduating in 1984.

At university White played second guitar in the student band "Tony Tiger and the Frosties" entertaining thousands of undergraduates at May Balls, the Red Event, the university rock and roll society and numerous college hops.

He released his first EP Religious Persuasion in 1985 on Stiff Records, and his first album Rave on Andy White in 1986. He has since collaborated with people like Peter Gabriel, Sinéad O'Connor and English producer John Leckie. White won Ireland's Hot Press Songwriter of the Year Award in 1992.

In 1995 he released an album (Altitude) with Tim Finn (of Split Enz) and Liam Ó Maonlaí (of Hothouse Flowers); the trio recorded as ALT.

In 1999 a book of lyrics and poems (The Music Of What Happens) was published by Lagan Press.

After many albums with roots label Cooking Vinyl, and a live performance album for Real World Records/WOMAD, White currently records for ALT Recordings through UK label Floating World.

White tours consistently, performing live at the WOMAD UK festival in 2000 and hosting the gala finale in 2005, MC'ing the mainstage at the Fleadh in London for its first two years, and performing again in 2002.

White is well-known for the political and literary content in his work, and the lyrical perspicacity displayed throughout his career.

Although an accomplished vocalist, guitarist and bass player, White is best known for his songs such as (James Joyce's Grave, Street Scenes From My Heart).

White currently lives in Melbourne, Australia with his wife and son.