Nathan Connolly facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nathan Connolly
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Connolly with Snow Patrol at Rock am Ring 2018
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| Born | 20 January 1981 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Nathan Connolly was born on January 20, 1981, in Northern Ireland. He is a musician best known as the lead guitarist and a backing singer for the rock band Snow Patrol.
Early Life
Nathan Connolly grew up in Belfast. When he was 16, he sang in a gospel church choir. He says this experience made him want to become a musician.
Nathan always loved music. He thought about playing guitar and being in a band from a young age. He started a band with his cousin and friends from school. That's when he began taking music more seriously. He always wanted to play in a band and write songs.
He went to Grosvenor Grammar School when he was younger.
Joining Snow Patrol
Before joining Snow Patrol, Nathan was in a band called File Under Easy Listening (F.U.E.L.). This band was managed by a famous radio DJ, Colin Murray. F.U.E.L. released only one song before they stopped playing together.
Nathan was working at a music store called HMV in Belfast. There, he met the members of Snow Patrol. He wasn't sure about joining at first because the band didn't have a record deal. He jokes that his mom thought he was "being kidnapped by rock stars!"
Nathan officially joined Snow Patrol in late 2002. His arrival helped change the band's sound. With Nathan helping to write new songs, Snow Patrol got a new record deal. In 2003, they released an album called Final Straw. This album became very popular and helped the band reach many new fans.
Other Music Projects
In 2013, Nathan started his own side project called Little Matador. He also played live with the band Feeder at the Isle of Wight Festival in 2016.
Nathan released his first solo song, "Fires," on March 17, 2023. It featured singer Simon Neil. His first solo album, "The Strange Order of Things," came out on April 21, 2023.
Life Outside Music
Nathan Connolly lives in County Down with his partner, Sarah Greene. They have a son together. Sarah Greene also sang on Snow Patrol's 2024 album, The Forest Is The Path. Another singer on that album was Courteney Cox, who is the partner of Snow Patrol's Johnny McDaid.
See also
In Spanish: Nathan Connolly para niños
