Andy Williams (Doves)
Andrew Sebastian "Andy" 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 | 18 February 1970 Manchester, Lancashire, England |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, drums, percussion, keyboard, melodica, synthesiser, harmonica |
| Years active | 1985 - present |
| Labels | Heavenly Records |
| Associated acts | Doves, Sub Sub, Black Rivers |
| 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.
Doves songs with Andy singing lead vocals
Doves' primary lead singer is bassist Jimi Goodwin, 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 Broadcast, 2002)
- "Hit the Ground Running" (B-side to "There Goes the Fear", 2002; Lost Sides, 2003)
- "Shadows of Salford" (from Some Cities, 2005)
- "45" (verses only) (B-side to "Black and White Town", 2005)
- "At the Tower" (chorus only) (B-side to "Black and White Town", 2005)
- "Blue Water" (verses only) (from The Places Between: The Best of Doves special edition, 2010)
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).
