Simon Neil (guitar/vocals)

Ben Johnston (drums)

James Johnston (bass)


Hailing from Kilmarnock in Scotland, Biffy Clyro was formed by singer/guitarist Simon Neil and drummer Ben Johnston in the mid-1990s. Ben's twin brother, James, came in on bass and Biffy Clyro debuted at a local youth centre supporting cult favourites Pink Kross. In 1997 the trio relocated to Glasgow to study audio engineering and electronics in music, but primarily to turn Biffy Clyro into a full-time proposition.

The band's debut single, "Iname," was unleashed in May 1999 by manager Dee Bahl, followed soon after by the EP thekidswhopoptodaytwillrocktomorrow. These releases gained a fair amount of airplay on BBC Scotland and opened the way for the band to tour the festival circuit, including Scotland's prestigious T In The Park gathering. It was whilst playing the unsigned stage at T in the Park in 2000 that they were spotted by the Beggars Banquet label and signed to a recording contract.

Their first single on Beggars Banquet, "27," was released in October 2000, earning the band the Kerrang! Single Of The Week award. During the following months, the group played numerous live shows, including an opening slot for their longtime idols, Weezer. A relentless bout of touring swelled the Biffy fanbase and won them new friends among fellow musicians, and they recorded material with Paul Corkett (Placebo, Six By Seven) and Chris Sheldon (Foo Fighters, Idlewild, Roger Waters).

The band released the single "Justboy" in October 2001, followed by the simply-titled "57" in February 2002. Their debut full-length album, Blackened Sky, was issued that March. Promoting the album by touring with the Cooper Temple Clause helped Blackened Sky become one of the most critically acclaimed underground albums of 2002.

Released in June 2003 and recorded in only one day, follow-up album The Vertigo Of Bliss was produced by Sheldon. The result was a rich, diverse album of angular post-hardcore/alt-rock. Taking its title from a phrase in Glen Duncan's novel I Lucifer, The Vertigo Of Bliss was an inspired rush of emotion, contemplation and twisting melodies.

Their third album, Infinity Land, was released in October 2004. The album included their singles "Glitter," "Trauma" and "My Recovery Injection."


Equipment

The band uses a variety of Fender® gear, including a Custom Shop '60s Relic Stratocaster® guitar, a Natural finish U.S. Deluxe Jazz Bass® and a Hot Rod DeVille™ 212, as well as an SWR® WM2004 head and SWR Megoliath™ cabinet.



Visit Biffy Clyro online at www.biffyclyro.com.