Kyle Falconer

Kyle Falconer
Kyle Falconer
Kyle Falconer
Background information
Birth nameKyle Francis Falconer
Born (1987-06-06) 6 June 1987 (age 37)
Dundee, Scotland
GenresIndie 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.

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]

  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.