Kyle Falconer

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Kyle Falconer
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Kyle Falconer
Background information
Birth nameKyle Francis Falconer
Born (1987-06-06) 6 June 1987 (age 37)
Dundee, Scotland
Genres Indie rock
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano, bass guitar, harmonica, drums
Years active2005–present

Kyle Francis Falconer [1] (born 6 June 1987) is a Scottish musician, singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lead vocalist of The View. Along with the other band members, Falconer hails from the Dryburgh district of Dundee. He shares songwriting responsibilities with bass guitarist Kieren Webster.

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In July 2018, Falconer released his debut solo album titled 'No Thank You' independently. [2] The record reached number 1 in the Record Store Chart in the week of the release [3] and achieved a top 40 position in the UK Album Chart. [4] The 'No Thank You' tour commenced in August 2018, and saw Falconer play in venues across the UK with sold out shows in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Prestwick, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Falkirk, Inverness and his hometown of Dundee. [5]

Personal life

When he was 16, Falconer's father died, and his mother died when Falconer was 22; he attributed some of his alcohol and drug abuse issues to these traumatic events. [6]

He has been living in Dundee with his fiancée, Laura Wilde, since May 2016. Their first child, Wylde Elizabeth Falconer, was born on 10 April 2017. Falconer shared the news on social media, calling the birth "The Stuff dreams are made of". On 28 August 2018, he announced that he and Wilde had another child due March 2019, stating that it was "Another branch being added to the family tree."[ citation needed ]

Influences

In interviews Falconer frequently cites Oasis, The Beatles, The Clash, Fleetwood Mac and Squeeze as influences. Although all members of The View are said to be fans of The Beatles, Falconer is deemed to be the most infatuated. In 2008 he claimed that the band were the first thing he thought about in the morning. [7] The following year, he admitted that when he met Paul McCartney he was so overwhelmed that he "had to run to the toilet and just burst into tears". He further added, "I love The Beatles. I wanted to ask him to collaborate with us." [8]

Falconer also notes that he "still gets a bit of a judder" when he bumps into Liam and Noel Gallagher, as despite his own fame, he finds it strange to have become an acquaintance of his idols. [8] In 2000, several years before The View's commercial success, Falconer and bandmate Pete Reilly attended Scottish music festival T in the Park to see Oasis perform live, and were positioned at the front of the crowd. Falconer speaks regularly about his love for Fleetwood Mac, in particular Stevie Nicks. In 2008, Falconer told The List that the last thing he thinks of before he goes to sleep at night is "getting married to Stevie Nicks in her prime". [7]

Substance abuse

In 2007, Falconer was arrested for possession of three grams of cocaine (which police officers estimated had a street value of approximately £150) after a gig at Abertay University. His defence agent, Billy Boyle, claimed Falconer had been passed the drug by music industry insiders at the gig and further claimed he had not ingested any of it. On behalf of Falconer, Boyle requested an absolute discharge, as it was deemed that a conviction would hinder the possibility of a future North American tour. Sheriff Paul Arthurson denied the request, fining Falconer £1000. [9] The View have since been refused entry to the US, prompting public claims from Falconer that they are permanently banned from both America and Japan. In interviews since the conviction, however, the band have insisted that drugs are no longer an issue and they are hoping to fulfil a tour of the States in the near future. [10]

On more than one occasion, Falconer has been unable to perform due to excessive alcohol consumption. During an extensive British tour in 2008, it was reported that Falconer arrived on stage at The Social in Nottingham so drunk that his band were eventually forced to replace him with the vocalist from The View's support act, The Law. In attempt to remedy the situation, the band rescheduled the show and returned to Nottingham just months later, where Falconer fulfilled his usual duties. [11]

In 2009, the press reported that the band's set at Austria's Snowbombing Festival descended in chaos after Falconer supposedly collapsed whilst on stage. Fans recount that, after fainting, Falconer left the stage approximately fifteen minutes into the band's set. Bassist Kieren Webster was forced to apologise to the crowd, claiming that Falconer was not feeling well. [12]

In June 2016, Falconer was involved in an air rage incident. Due to him having to sit in front of his partner Laura Wilde instead of the same row, Falconer hurled abuse at the couple sitting next to him before calling a cabin crew member a "poof". His actions caused a Glasgow-bound Jet2 flight from Reus Airport to divert to Nantes where he was arrested before continuing to Glasgow. The diversion cost £14,000 for fuel, compensation for passengers who missed connecting flights and other airport costs. Falconer also had to pay nearly £9,000 in legal fees and was fined £1,000. [13]

Discography

Solo albums

Solo EPs

Singles

Singles as featured artist

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References

  1. ↑ "American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers: Kyle Francis Falconer". ASCAP. 20 May 2009. Retrieved 20 May 2009.[ permanent dead link ]
  2. ↑ "Kyle Falconer - No Thank You". Clash Magazine. 27 July 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  3. ↑ "Kyle Falconer in at 1 on UK Record Store Chart". LIve4ever.uk.com. 6 August 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  4. ↑ "no thank you | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  5. ↑ "Kyle Falconer (The View)". Skiddle.com. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  6. ↑ "Liam Gallagher chose Kyle Falconer album title".
  7. 1 2 "Last Word – Kyle Falconer". The List. 30 October 2008.
  8. 1 2 The View's McCartney tears, FemaleFirst, 20 January 2009; accessed 26 January 2009.
  9. ↑ "The View singer's cocaine penalty". BBC News. 2 March 2007.
  10. ↑ "The View talk to Billy Sloan". Theviewareonfire.blogspot.com. 'Sunday Mail'. 5 March 2008.
  11. ↑ "The View's Kyle Falconer 'Sorry' For Being Too Drunk To Perform Gig". Gigwise.com. 30 October 2008.
  12. ↑ "The View's Kyle Falconer 'faints' onstage during Snowbombing gig". Nme.com. 1 April 2009.
  13. ↑ Cassidy, Rory (14 December 2017). "Kyle Falconer, singer of the View, fined for anti-gay plane rant". Thetimes.co.uk. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  14. ↑ "Mark Ronson | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts .
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