Andy Burrows
Razorlight
Formed in London in 2002 around vocalist/guitarist Johnny Borrell and guitarist/vocalist and Swedish ex-pat Björn Ågnen, Razorlight were then joined by bassist Carl Dalemo and drummer Christian Smith-Pancorvo. After Smith-Pancorvo left, he was replaced by Andy Burrows in time to celebrate the release of the Razorlight's official debut album from 2004, the hugely successful and much-loved, Up All Night. Thanks to a mixture of sparky, offbeat but catchy tunes, not to mention an unshakeable belief in their own abilities and appeal, Razorlight continued to surf the wave of popularity all the way to the release of their second self-titled album in 2006, augmented by tours in their own right alongside high profile support gigs with bands such as Queen + Paul Rodgers and longtime Britpop giants, Oasis.

Meantime, Burrows has definitely made his mark on the band in more ways than one; alongside his inventive and intuitive percussive skills he has contributed notable songs such as the smash hit America and co-writing Before I Fall To Pieces with 'Light frontman, Johnny Borrell – a talented boy.

Now the Anglo-Swedish indie rock outfit has returned with their long-awaited third album, Slipway Fires. The dynamic new album sees lead singer Johnny Borrell and his bandmates incorporate a raw, edgier rock dynamic to their already recognisable and acclaimed sound with a collection of songs stripped down to basic raw emotion.

Back on tour again, Andy Burrows has recently been adding some Rhythm Tech accessories to his kit set-up, including the indispensable Mountable Gig Tray, a 13" x 7 1/2" clamp-on accessory percussion tray that attaches easily to any stand in a drum set. Improved MGT features include foldable accessory hooks which can now be positioned at the front, middle or rear of the tray, which now weighs some 30% less than previous models.

The Rhythm Tech Hat Trick is now also a feature on Andy's kit – basically a tambourine designed for mounting in hi-hat pull rods, its ultra-light weight construction and new smaller diameter allow intricate tambourine patterns to be played without altering the feel of the hi-hat pedal.

Lastly – a couple of Rhythm Tech drum stock holders, for good measure; percussively practical of course!

The new additions to Andy's kit join his existing mounted Rhythm Tech Pete Engelhart Reco-Reco. Part of the unique Pete Engelhart range of metal percussion, now owned by Rhythm Tech, the unusual construction of the Reco-Reco means it is capable of some very funky and creative percussive sounds. Or, as Andy and his drum tech describe it, 'Oh, that cowbell thing with the springs on it?

We wondered what that was called..It's good though!'

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