Andrew Robert White (born 28 August 1974), also known as Whitey,[1][2] is the lead and rhythm guitarist of the English alternative rock band Kaiser Chiefs.
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Birth name | Andrew Robert White |
Also known as | Whitey |
Born | (1974-08-28) 28 August 1974 (age 47) Pontefract, England |
Origin | Leeds, England |
Genres | Alternative rock |
Occupation(s) | Guitarist, Songwriter |
Instruments | Guitar, keyboards, vocals |
Years active | 2003–present |
Labels | B-Unique Records, Universal, Polydor, Fiction |
Website | www.kaiserchiefs.co.uk |
Whitey was born 28 August 1974 in Leeds.[3] He is a former student of Garforth Community College[1][3] and Leeds Metropolitan University.[1] He is left-handed.[4]
He is an original member of the band Runston Parva, which later became Parva, changing the name to Kaiser Chiefs in 2004.[1] The name was adapted from Kaizer Chiefs, the former club of Lucas Radebe who was at the time with Leeds United.[3]
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