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Andy White

b. 1962

Northern Irish folk-rock singer, politically engaged poet (born 1962)

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About Andy White

Born 1962. Andy White is a British singer-songwriter, singer, composer and musician.

Andy White (born 28 May 1962) is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter, poet and author, born in Belfast. He started writing poetry and music early, penning poems including one called "Riots" aged nine the trio recorded as ALT.

White lives in Melbourne with his son, Sebastian, where he lectures at Melbourne Polytechnic and continues to tour the world and release albums on a regular basis.

Discography Rave On Andy White (1986, reissued 2018) Kiss The Big Stone (1988) Himself (1990) Out There (1992) Destination Beautiful (1994) Altitude (under the name ALT with Liam O'Maonlai and Tim Finn) (1995, reissued 2022) Teenage (1996) Compilation (1998) Rare (1999) Speechless (2000) Andy White (2000) Boy 40 (2003) Garageband (2006) Songwriter (2009) Fearing and White (2011) – collaboration with singer-songwriter, Stephen Fearing 21st Century Troubadour (2012) How Things Are (2014) Tea And Confidences (2014) – collaboration with singer-songwriter, Stephen Fearing Imaginary Lovers (2016) Studio Albums 1986–2016 (2016) The Guilty & The Innocent (2017) Time is a Buffalo in the Art of War (2019) Rarer (2021) This garden is only temporary (2022) AT (2023) – collaboration with Tim Finn Good Luck I Hope You Make It (2024) The night is approaching though some would say it was morning (2025)

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Robinson College, Methodist College Belfast
Also known as
The Ghost Of Electricity

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Andy White?

Northern Irish folk-rock singer, politically engaged poet (born 1962)

When was Andy White born?

Andy White was born on 28 May 1962 in Belfast.

What is Andy White's occupation?

Andy White is a singer-songwriter, singer, composer and musician.

What nationality is Andy White?

Andy White is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andy White

· Wikidata: Q1878971

· DBpedia: Andy White (singer-songwriter)

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