Andy Dunlop facts for kids
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Andy Dunlop
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Andy Dunlop performing in 2018
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| Birth name | Andrew Dunlop |
| Born | 16 March 1972 Lenzie, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland |
| Genres | Alternative rock, Britpop, Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar, banjo, piano, accordion |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Associated acts | Travis |
Andy Dunlop (born Andrew Dunlop, 16 March 1972) is a talented Scottish musician. He is best known as the lead guitarist for the famous Scottish indie band, Travis.
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Andy Dunlop's Musical Journey
Andy Dunlop grew up in Lenzie, Scotland. He attended Lenzie Academy as a student. His musical journey began when he joined the band Travis.
Success with Travis
Travis became very popular with their album The Man Who. This album was a huge success around the world. In 1999, it became the best-selling album in the UK. This helped the band become widely known.
Andy's Songwriting
Besides playing guitar, Andy also writes songs for Travis. He has written and sung on songs like "You Don't Know What I'm Like" and "Ancient Train". He also helped write "Central Station" and "The Sea".
For the album Ode to J. Smith, Andy co-wrote the song "Quite Free". He worked with other band members, Fran Healy and Dougie Payne, on this song. On their album The Boy with No Name, he also helped create "3 Times and You Lose" and "Big Chair". Andy continues to write new music. He contributed songs like "Boxes" and "Parallel Lines" to the album "Where You Stand".
Other Music Projects
Andy has also worked with other musicians. He played on the first solo album by Magne Furuholmen. Magne is the keyboardist from the band a-ha. Andy worked on this project with Guy Berryman and Will Champion from the band Coldplay.
Unique Guitar Style
Andy Dunlop has a very special way of playing the guitar. He uses the long fingernails on his right hand. This is instead of using a guitar pick. This style is similar to how a flamenco guitarist plays.
Family Life
Andy Dunlop is married to Jo Monaghan. They have a son named Dylan Green Dunlop. He was born in December 2005.
