Athlete (band) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Athlete
Athlete performing in 2008
Background information
Origin	Deptford, London, England
Genres	Indie rock Alternative rock
Years active	1999–present
Labels	Parlophone (UK) Astralwerks (USA)
Members	Joel Pott Carey Willets Steve Roberts Tim Wanstall

Athlete is a cool band from London, England. They play indie rock and alternative rock music. The band started in 1999. Their second album was a big hit, helping them become very popular.

About Athlete

Athlete is made up of four talented musicians. Joel Pott is the lead singer and plays guitar. Carey Willets plays bass guitar. Steve Roberts is on drums. Tim Wanstall plays keyboards. They all work together to create their unique sound. The band is known for their thoughtful lyrics and catchy melodies.

Their Music

Athlete has released several albums and many singles. Their music often features a mix of electronic sounds and traditional rock instruments. They have toured around the world, playing their songs for fans.

Popular Albums

Athlete has released three main studio albums. Each album shows how their music has grown over time.

• Vehicles and Animals – This album came out on April 7, 2003. It reached number 19 in the UK charts.
• Tourist – Released on January 31, 2005, this album was a huge success. It went all the way to number 1 in the UK!
• Beyond the Neighbourhood – This album came out on September 3, 2007. It reached number 5 in the UK charts.

Hit Singles

Athlete has also released many popular songs as singles. A single is usually one or two songs released on their own. Some of their most well-known singles include:

• "You Got the Style" (2002)
• "Beautiful" (2002)
• "El Salvador" (2003)
• "Wires" (2005) – This was one of their biggest hits, reaching number 4 in the UK.
• "Half Light" (2005)
• "Hurricane" (2007)

See also

In Spanish: Athlete (banda) para niños