1 definition by prpltrtl
Lead vocal and guitarist of amazing Glasgow-based band Snow Patrol. Born in Belfast, Ireland, he was first inspired by music from bands such as Nirvana, Sebadoh, Mudhoney, Sonic Youth, ACDC, The Pixies, and many others. He met bassist Mark McClelland in college at Dundee University (Scotland) and started their band 'Polar Bear'. Graduated from Dundee in 1998 majoring in English. After college, he and Mark met drummer Jonny Quinn and soon had to change their name from 'Polar Bear' to 'Snow Patrol' due to legal issues. Now residing in Glasgow, Scotland, their third album 'Final Straw' has given them the oppurtunity to tour the world. He's also responsible for the creation of glaswegian-super-group The Reindeer Section.
by prpltrtl December 10, 2004