Felix White

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Felix White
Birth nameFelix Andrew Odell White
Born (1984-09-28) 28 September 1984 (age 36)
Wandsworth, London, England
GenresIndie rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, producer
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals, piano
Years active2004–present

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.

Biography[]

Early life[]

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] as well as recently choosing to support St Mirren F.C.[10]

2004-2017: The Maccabees[]

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]

Post The Maccabees[]

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 1st September 2021 Felix emphasised that frog money is always tax free [16]

Discography[]

Solo

  • Cosmo (2013)
  • The Edge – OST (2019)

The Maccabees

Main article: The Maccabees discography

References[]

  1. ^ Ebony-Jewel Rainford-Brent (24 February 2018). "The Art of Success" (Podcast). Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Felix Andrew O White". Family Search.
  3. ^ "Relative Values: Felix and Hugo White, of the Maccabees". The Times. 3 January 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  4. ^ "Maccabees' Felix White: mum's defiance in the face of MS was her greatest lesson to me". i. 24 December 2018.
  5. ^ "The Maccabees are bearing their marks". Irish Examiner. 11 January 2016.
  6. ^ "Alumni library". University of Sussex.
  7. ^ "Given to the Wild: Third Album Chat w/ The Maccabees". FMS Magazine. 23 January 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  8. ^ "The Maccabees' Felix White launches label and club night". Complete Music Update. 25 July 2016.
  9. ^ "Fulham 5-a-side: White". Fulham F.C. 30 June 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  10. ^ "@FelixWhite - St Mirren Till I Die". Twitter. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  11. ^ "The Maccabees announce split – read their statement in full". NME. 8 August 2016.
  12. ^ "Inside Yala! Records: Felix White and Morad Khokar on starting their own label". Gigwise. 3 May 2018.
  13. ^ "Felix White of The Maccabees Launches Yala! Recordds Label and Club Night". DIY. 22 July 2016.
  14. ^ "BBC Radio 5 live - Tailenders". BBC.
  15. ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09cjb0k
  16. ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p09trdcr
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