Lawson (band)

Lawson are an English pop rock boy band, consisting of Andy Brown (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Ryan Fletcher (bass guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Joel Peat (lead guitar, keyboards, co-lead vocals) and Adam Pitts (drums, backing vocals, percussion). The band’s debut album, Chapman Square, was released on 22 October 2012 and reached number three on the UK Albums Chart. On 17 April 2020, the band released “Lovers” their first single after their 4 year hiatus. To date, the band have achieved seven UK top 20 hit singles. They are named after Dorset-based surgeon David Lawson who performed life-saving surgery on Andy Brown.[1][2]

The band was formed in late 2009 and was earlier known as “The Groves” but they later changed their name to “Lawson” when David Lawson performed a life-saving brain surgery on the lead singer Andy Brown.[1][2] Lawson began recording material in early 2010. Acoustic versions of their early original material as well as covers of artists such as Bruno Mars and Adele built up an online fanbase. They soon began playing gigs around the United Kingdom, including the Wireless Festival[3] and the Ultrasound Festival.[4][5]

On 8 September 2011, it was announced that the band had been signed to Polydor Records, with a lucrative two-album deal on the cards. After signing to a major label, Lawson were tasked with opening for acts such as The Wanted, Will Young,[6] Avril Lavigne,[7] and Jessie J.[8] The band toured extensively at the beginning of 2012, fitting in a headline tour of the UK in January[9] and another in May[10] as well as a one-off intimate show at Monto Water Rats in London[11] which was streamed worldwide in April. During this time the band worked on material for their debut album with writers and producers such as Carl Falk and John Shanks.