The Proclaimers
| The Proclaimers | |
|---|---|
.jpg) The Proclaimers on stage in 2005 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 5 Mairch 1962 (twins) Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Oreigin | Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scotland |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica, tin whistle, tambourine |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Labels | |
| Wabsteid | proclaimers |
| Members | Charlie Reid Craig Reid Backin Band Steven Christie Clive Jenner Garry John Kane Zac Ware |
The Proclaimers ar a Scots rock duo makit in 1983 bi twin brithers Charlie an Craig Reid (born 5 Mairch 1962).[1] They cam tae attention wi thair 1987 single 'Letter from America', whilk reached No. 3 in the Unitit Kinrick, an the 1988 single 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles', whilk tapped chairts in Austalie,[2][3] Iceland an New Zealand.[4] The Proclaimers hiv selt ower 5 million albums warldwide.[5][6]
Thay stairtit oot as an acoustic duo in 1983[1] afore muivin taewarts baund-centric rock in later wirks. The Proclaimers' style draws fae a nummer o soorces, includin kintra, folk,[7][8] an the punk rock o The Clash.[9] Thair playin range haes includit roots rock,[10] alternative rock[11] an folk rock,[12] an thair muisic is typified bi thair Scots twangs.[7] The Proclaimers conseistently tour the warld,[7] an hae pit forrit 11 studio albums syne 1987, the maist recent bein Angry Cyclist in 2018. Thay hae pit forrit three compliation albums an a DVD anaw.
References
[eedit | eedit soorce]- ↑ a b "This is the Story - The Beginning". The Proclaimers. Retrieved 10 Mairch 2020.
- ↑ Carew, Anthony (10 Mey 2019). "The Proclaimers' Craig Reid Wants To Walk 500 Miles Away From Brexit". The Music. Retrieved 22 Februar 2020.
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- ↑ "The Proclaimers: Sing when you're twinning". The Independent. 17 October 2003. Retrieved 10 Mairch 2020.
- ↑ a b c "The Proclaimers – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 Julie 2018.
- ↑ Smithies, Grant. "The Proclaimers: Scottish twins celebrating 30 years of Sunshine". Stuff. Retrieved 1 Januar 2020.
- ↑ Reid, Jeremy (12 Apryle 2016). "What I've Learned: Craig Reid". Esquire Middle East. Esquire Middle East. Retrieved 1 Januar 2020.
- ↑ Monger, James Christopher. "Restless Soul - The Proclaimers - AllMusic Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 Januar 2020.
- ↑ Monger, James Christopher. "Notes & Rhymes - The Proclaimers - Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 Januar 2020.
- ↑ Saunders, Tristram Fane (6 November 2015). "After countless miles, The Proclaimers are still covering new ground". The Telegraph. Retrieved 13 Januar 2020.
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