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Teenage Fanclub

Teenage Fanclub

Teenage Fanclub are a Scottish alternative rock band formed in Glasgow in 1989. The group were founded by Norman Blake (vocals, guitar), Raymond McGinley (vocals, lead guitar) and Gerard Love (vocals, bass), all of whom shared lead vocals and songwriting duties until Love's departure in 2018. As of 2023, the band's lineup consists of Blake, McGinley, Francis Macdonald (drums, vocals), Dave McGowan (bass, vocals) and Euros Childs (keyboards, vocals).In concert the band usually alternate among its songwriters, giving equal playing time to each one's songs. Although often pegged as alternative rock, the group have incorporated a wide variety of elements from various music styles.Teenage Fanclub have had a succession of drummers, namely Francis Macdonald, Brendan O'Hare and Paul Quinn. Keyboardist Finlay Macdonald (no relation) has also been a member. As of 2023, the band have released 12 studio albums and two compilation albums.

Albums

1990 A Catholic Education
1991 Bandwagonesque
1991 The King
1993 Thirteen
1995 Grand Prix
1997 Songs From Northern Britain
2000 Howdy!
2003 Nighttrain Episode #85
2005 Man-Made
2010 Shadows
2016 Here
2021 Endless Arcade
2023 Nothing Lasts Forever
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