History of Andrew Weatherall in Timeline

Andrew Weatherall was a highly influential English musician, DJ, songwriter, producer, and remixer. He rose to prominence during the acid house scene of the late 1980s and became renowned for his eclectic DJ sets and innovative production style. Weatherall's remixing credits include iconic artists such as Happy Mondays, New Order, Björk, Primal Scream, and My Bloody Valentine, solidifying his status as a key figure in electronic music and alternative rock. His diverse musical tastes and willingness to experiment made him a respected and sought-after collaborator.

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April 1963: Birth of Andrew Weatherall

On 6 April 1963, Andrew James Weatherall was born in Windsor, Berkshire, England, to Robert Weatherall and Carol (Spires) Weatherall.

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1992: Weatherall Leaves Boy's Own

In 1992, Andrew Weatherall left Boy's Own.

1992: Primal Scream wins Mercury Music Prize

In 1992, Andrew Weatherall's production work on Primal Scream's album Screamadelica, which involved adding samples and loops to create a mix of hard rock, house, and rave, contributed to the record winning the first-ever Mercury Music Prize and becoming a celebrated album of the 1990s.

1993: Formation of Sabres of Paradise

In 1993, Andrew Weatherall formed the electronic music trio the Sabres of Paradise and started a record label under the same name.

1995: Sabres of Paradise Release Third Album

Between 1993 and 1995, The Sabres of Paradise released three albums.

1996: Formation of Two Lone Swordsmen

In early 1996, after shutting down Sabresonic, Andrew Weatherall and Keith Tenniswood became Two Lone Swordsmen, signing to Warp.

2001: Setting up Rotters Golf Club Label

In 2001, Andrew Weatherall set up the Rotters Golf Club label.

2006: Release of 'The Bullet Catcher's Apprentice'

In 2006, Andrew Weatherall released his debut solo EP, The Bullet Catcher's Apprentice, on his Rotters Golf Club imprint.

2007: Volkswagen Tiguan Commercial Featuring "Feathers"

In 2007, Andrew Weatherall's "Feathers" was used for a Volkswagen Tiguan commercial advertisement.

2009: Release of 'A Pox on the Pioneers' and Ford Fiesta Commercial

In 2009, Andrew Weatherall released his debut solo studio album, A Pox on the Pioneers, on Rotters Golf Club. Also in 2009, Two Lone Swordsmen's "Shack 54" was used for a Ford Fiesta commercial.

2013: The Asphodells release 'Ruled by Passion, Destroyed by Lust'

In 2013, the Asphodells, formed by Andrew Weatherall and Timothy J. Fairplay, released the album Ruled by Passion, Destroyed by Lust on Rotters Golf Club.