Razorlight

Razorlight is a British group of Rock formed in 2002 around Johnny Borrell, which was " before; conseiller" and sometimes bass player of the Libertines. The group took part in particular in July 2005 in the Live 8 with the Hyde Park of London. This same Razorlight year also took part in the caritative album Help-A day in the life by recording the new song Kirby' S House . In 2006, the group made the first part of the Rolling Stones to the Stade de France and played for the Fête of the music to the Bibliothèque François Mitterrand. In December 2006, Razorlight have the first part of MUSE on their French round like at the time of their date in Belgium. Then follows their European round then world, with 5 dates in France.

History

Johnny Borrell (Jonathan Edward Borrell) founds, with Björn Ågren, the Swede, Carl Dalemo and Christian Smith-Pancorvo the Razorlight group. The album Up All Night propels Razorlight at the top of the charts the U.K., grace also to Vertigo Records, their label. In 2004, Andy Burrows replaces Christian Smith-Pancorvo within the group, as a beater. Two years later Razorlight , the second album leaves, with songs much more pop, such as Before I Fall To Pieces or America , which will be an immense success.

Anecdotes

The group passed three times in the emission Taratata. The first time, Johnny Borrell sang in duet with Sarah Slean the title " Play With Fire" Rolling Stones and in the same way played with the remainder of the group the title " In The Morning" , extract of their second album. At the time of the second passage, Johnny Borrell interpreted in duet with Raphael " 5 Years" of David Bowie. Lastly, during the emission of May 4th, 2007, the group Razorlight presented " America" , then Johnny Borrell interpreted " I am Venu to say to You That I of Vais" , song of Serge Gainsbourg.

The song " Don' T Go Back To Dalston" would be addressed to Pete Doherty, Ex-Libertines and from now on member of the group Babyshambles.

After the departure of the beater Christian Smith-Pancorvo, the group organized a casting and selected Andy Burrows among 62 beaters.

The singer had a love affair with the actress Kirsten Dunst who has just finished very recently; Kirsten did not support any more the rate/rhythm of Johnny and its character " bordélique".

Recently, Razorlight played Live Earth in London, great concert for defense of the environment and against the climate warming, organized by Al Gore.

Current members

Former members
  • Christian Smith-Pancorvo (Battery, 2003-2004)

Discography

External bonds

  • Official site
  • Razorlight Myspace
  • Razorlight Myspace Fan Site

Simple: Razorlight

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