Английская Википедия:Felix White

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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 and 86TVs. He is also co-presenter on the cricket podcast Tailenders alongside Greg James, James Anderson and Matt Horan.

Biography

Early life

White was born in Wandsworth, London, England. His mother, Lana White, was an editor in the publishing industry, and his father was involved in urban design. His mother suffered from multiple sclerosis and died in 2002, when White was 17. He was educated at Alleyn's School and studied Sociology at the University of Sussex. White has two younger brothers - Hugo and Will. His mother and grandmother were Palestinian. White is a lifelong supporter of Fulham F.C., and also follows St Mirren F.C.

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.

Post-Maccabees career

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.

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.

He wrote the memoir, on cricket, music, and loss, It's Always Summer Somewhere. It was abridged and broadcast on BBC Radio 4, narrated by White, in January 2022.

On August 17, 2023, Felix and Hugo White unveiled their first single, "Worn Out Buildings," as part of their new musical project, 86TVs. Band members included their younger brother, Will, and the talented drummer Jamie Morrison, known for his previous work with the bands Noisettes and Stereophonics.

Discography

Solo

• Cosmo (2013)
• The Edge – OST (2019)
• McEnroe – OST (2022)

The Maccabees

• Colour It In (2007)
• Wall of Arms (2009)
• Given to the Wild (2012)
• Marks to Prove It (2015)