Alan Cassidy
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| Also known as | "Butch Cassidy" |
| Genre(s) | Rock and Roll Pop Punk rock Folk Rock |
| Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter, guitarist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals Guitar Drums |
| Years active | 2001 - Present |
| Associated acts | Rottenrow Band Johnny’s Gone East The Hole In The Wall Band |
| Website | Alan Cassidy.com |
Alan Cassidy is a young Scottish singer-songwriter who comes from the town of Paisley.
Cassidy started out at the age of six playing drums this in part was due to the influence of his family in which there has been a long list of entertainers. His grandfather was a street dancer, boxer and singer while both his Uncles were drummers one of whom was an original member of the Scottish band The Silencers.
Cassidy has recorded and toured as a solo artist playing with artists such as J. J. Cale and Simple Minds, in addition to performing and recording with his backing band The Rottenrow Band.
Cassidy had soccer trials with clubs including Celtic F.C. based in Glasgow and Nottingham Forest F.C.. He worked manual labour on building sites where his occupation was masonry he also worked different jobs at night such as removal work.
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[edit] Musical career
Alan Cassidy began playing with various underground bands from the age of twelve. Cassidy's initial music experience came playing with blues band King Bees who asked him to play after watching his performance with another band at Fat Sams in Dundee. This led to stints with various Scottish artists DSS, Lita Tiare, H.E.N.C.E, Johnny’s Gone East and punk band Idolize.
Although Cassidy was to young to be allowed to drink alcohol in the venues and bars he would perform in, his live wire performance and unique pre-show routine of psyching himself up excited crowds while sometimes scaring band mates. As word of mouth spread Cassidy found himself in demand and as a result ended up playing with legendary American songwriter and musician J. J. Cale.
After playing in different bands from a young age Cassidy took this experience and started to go his own way. On having spent time developing his trade and writing style Cassidy began to play live where he would showcase his own songs.
Cassidy then put together The Rottenrow Band which often records and tours alongside him. The group is made up of musicians Cassidy played with and has known through the years of playing in different bands around Scotland.
Alan Cassidy was the supporting artist for Scottish band Simple Minds on their 2006 tour playing venues such as London Astoria, Belfast Waterfront Hall and Carling Academy Glasgow.
In February 2007 Alan Cassidy played the Borderline at Club Fandango. [1]
[edit] Musical Style
Many of Alan Cassidy's recordings tend to alternate between mainstream rock and roll songs infused with pop hooks to more somber, topical, poetic word driven folk music.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Sketches
- London Bridge Sketches
- The Hole In The Wall Sessions
- The Glenburn Tapes
- Workhouse Tapes
- The Stable Yard Sessions
- 5 Songs in 5 Hours
[edit] Band History
[edit] Rottenrow Band
The Rottenrow Band is considered to have started in December 2004, even though it hasn't been officially billed and known as such until 2007.
