Scott Hutchison | |
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 Hutchison performing with Frightened Rabbit at SXSW in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Scott John Hutchison |
| Born | 20 November 1981 Selkirk, Scotland[1] |
| Died | 9 May 2018 (aged 36) South Queensferry, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Genres | Indie rock, indie folk |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2003–2018 |
| Labels | Atlantic Records, Fat Cat Records |
| Formerly of | Frightened Rabbit, Owl John, The Fruit Tree Foundation, Mastersystem |
| Website | frightenedrabbit |
Scott John Hutchison (20 November 1981 – 9 May 2018) was a Scottish singer, songwriter, guitarist and artist. He was the founding member and primary songwriter of the indie rock band Frightened Rabbit, with whom he recorded five studio albums, and created the artwork for each release.[2]
Hutchison was also a member of the musical collective The Fruit Tree Foundation, and released one solo album under the moniker Owl John. His last musical project was the indie "supergroup" Mastersystem, featuring Frightened Rabbit bandmate and brother Grant alongside members of Editors and Minor Victories.[3]
Hutchison studied illustration at the Glasgow School of Art, before forming Frightened Rabbit in 2003. Initially a solo project, Hutchison collaborated with his brother Grant on the band's debut album, Sing the Greys (2006), and recorded the band's critical breakthrough, The Midnight Organ Fight (2008), as a three-piece, following the collapse of a romantic relationship.[4]
Following the album's release, the band's fanbase expanded significantly and a third studio album, The Winter of Mixed Drinks, was released in 2010. Signing to Atlantic Records, the band released their fourth studio album, Pedestrian Verse, in 2013. The following year, Hutchison recorded a solo album as Owl John. In 2016, the band released their fifth and final studio album, Painting of a Panic Attack.[5]
Hutchison disappeared on 9 May 2018, and his body was found the following day on the banks of the Firth of Forth.[6][7]
- ^ "Scott Hutchison's family launch 'Tiny Changes' mental health charity in memory of Frightened Rabbit frontman". Scottish Herald. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^ Lewis, John (7 February 2013). "We were never cold enough to be art school". Metro. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
- ^ Trendell, Andrew (23 February 2018). "Meet Mastersystem – the 'gnarly' new supergroup from Editors, Frightened Rabbit and Minor Victories". NME. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- ^ Coscarelli, Joe (11 May 2018). "Scott Hutchison, Frightened Rabbit Singer, Is Found Dead at 36". The New York Times. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- ^ Morgan Britton, Luke (19 February 2016). "Frightened Rabbit announce new album and share track 'Death Dream'". NME. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- ^ Quinn, Dave (11 May 2018). "Frightened Rabbit Singer Scott Hutchison Found Dead at 36". People. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew; Monroe, Jazz (11 May 2018). "Frightened Rabbit's Scott Hutchison Dead at 36". Pitchfork. Retrieved 11 May 2018.