Lawson are an English pop rock band, consisting of Andy Brown (lead vocals, guitar), Ryan Fletcher (bass guitar, backing vocals), Joel Peat (lead guitar, backing vocals) and Adam Pitts (drums). The band's debut album, Chapman Square, was released on 22 October 2012 and reached number three on the UK Albums Chart. To date, the band have achieved seven UK top 20 hit singles. They are named after Liverpool-based surgeon Dr. David Lawson who performed life-saving surgery on Brown. [1][2]
Lawson Background information Origin
England , United Kingdom Genres
Pop rock Years active
2009–present Labels
Polydor •
Mercury •
Island •
Global Talent Members
Andy Brown
Ryan Fletcher
Joel Peat
Adam Pitts
History
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2009–12: Early career and breakthrough
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The band was formed in late 2009 and was earlier known as "The Groves" but they later changed their name to "Lawson" when Dr. David Lawson performed a life-saving brain surgery on the lead singer Andy Brown. [1][2] Lawson began recording material in early 2010. Acoustic versions of their early original material as well as covers of artists such as Bruno Mars and
Adele built up an online fanbase. They soon began playing gigs around the United Kingdom, including the Wireless Festival [3] and the Ultrasound Festival. [4][5]
On 8 September 2011, it was announced that the band had been signed to Polydor Records , with a lucrative two-album deal on the cards. After signing to a major label, Lawson were tasked with opening for acts such as The Wanted , Will Young , [6] Avril Lavigne , [7] and Jessie J . [8] The band toured extensively at the beginning of 2012, fitting in a headline tour of the UK in January [9] and another in May [10] as well as a one-off intimate show at Monto Water Rats in London [11] which was streamed worldwide in April. During this time the band worked on material for their debut album with writers and producers such as Carl Falk and John Shanks.
2012–13: Chapman Square
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Main article: Chapman Square
The band's first official single, " When She Was Mine ", was released in May 2012 and reached number four on the UK Singles Chart. [12] Following the single release, the band undertook their second headline tour, selling out venues in London, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Sheffield and Birmingham. [13] The band's second single, " Taking Over Me ", was released on in August 2012, peaking at number three in the UK. In the summer of 2012, Lawson performed at
T in the Park , [14] V Festival [15] and alongside Bruce Springsteen at Hard Rock Calling. [16] They also announced a Hometown Tour, [17] playing dates from October through November in their respective home towns and London, where they reside now. In October 2012, the band released their third official single, " Standing in the Dark ", which
