Matthew Swinnerton
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| Matthew Swinnerton | |
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| Background information | |
| Genre(s) | Indie Rock, Post-punk revival |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 2003 – Present |
| Label(s) | V2, Dimmak |
| Associated acts | The Rakes |
| Website | http://www.therakes.co.uk |
| Notable instrument(s) | |
| Fender Telecaster | |
[edit] The Rakes
Matthew Swinnerton is the guitarist of the British rock band The Rakes. He was born in Stafford, England. He studied Philosophy at Cardiff University, unlike the other members of The Rakes who studied in Brighton. He later worked in a clothes shop in Covent Garden London with The Rakes' Bassist Jamie Hornsmith. He supports Wolves Football Club. He is influenced by such bands as, The Strokes and David Bowie.
[edit] Trivia
- Swinnerton plays an off white Fender Telecaster
- In 2005 Swinnerton Remixed Natural's Not In It by Gang of Four
- Swinnerton resides in East London
