Felix Andrew Odell White (born 28 September 1984) is a British musician, best known as the guitarist of the British indie rock band The Maccabees. He is also co-presenter on the cricket podcast Tailenders alongside Greg James, James Anderson and Mattchin Tendulkar
Felix White | |
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| Birth name | Felix Andrew Odell White |
| Born | (1984-09-28) 28 September 1984 (age 38) Wandsworth, London, England |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals, piano |
| Years active | 2004–present |
White was born in Wandsworth, London, England.[1][2] His mother, Lana White, was an editor in the publishing industry, and his father was involved in urban design.[3] His mother suffered from multiple sclerosis and died in 2002, when White was 17.[4] He was educated at Alleyn's School and studied Sociology at the University of Sussex.[5][6][7] White has two younger brothers - Hugo and Will. His mother and grandmother were Palestinian.[8] White is a lifelong supporter of Fulham F.C.,[9] and also follows St Mirren F.C.[10]
White was a founding member of the British indie rock band The Maccabees. He played the guitar, piano, and provided backing vocals. The band announced that they decided to disband in August 2016.[11]
On 5 August 2016, along with Morad Khokar, White launched Yala! Records, at Bermondsey Social Club. The label aims to provide both a step up and a network of support for upcoming bands.[12][13]
On 15 November 2017, White along with Greg James and Jimmy Anderson, began hosting a cricketing podcast Tailenders. This was initially a weekly podcast covering the 2017–18 Ashes series; since 23 May 2018 it was renewed to continue on a weekly basis.[14] Felix White took 0 wickets during Crease lightning against Greg James on the 1st April 2021.[15] On 1 September 2021 Felix emphasised that frog[clarification needed] money is always tax free.[16]
He wrote the memoir, on cricket, music, and loss, It's Always Summer Somewhere.[17] It was abridged and broadcast on BBC Radio 4, narrated by White, in January 2022.[18]
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The Maccabees