Glenn Tilbrook
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Genre: Indie / New Wave / Pop
Location London, UK
Profile Views: 270792
Last Login: 4/8/2012
Member Since 2/19/2006
Website www.glenntilbrook.com
Record Label Quixotic
Type of Label Indie
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Bio
Welcome to the official MySpace page for ..Glenn Tilbrook.., singer, songwriter, solo artist and founder of ..Squeeze.... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ........ Tilbrook first came to fame as founding member and one-half of the songwriting team behind Squeeze who wrote some of the most-loved songs of the last thirty years. They notched up Top Ten hits around the world with – “Cool For Cats,” “Up The Junction,” “Slap & Tickle,” “Pulling Mussels (From A Shell),” “Another Nail In My Heart,” “Tempted,” “Labelled With Love” and “Black Coffee In Bed.” Today’s newer artists, such as The Feeling, Kasabian, The View, Razorlight, Mark Ronson and Lily Allen have all sited Squeeze as a major influence. .. In respect for their songwriting Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford have been honoured with two prestigious awards this year – the Ivor Novello Award for their “Outstanding Contribution to British Music” (presented by Mark Ronson) and the “Icon Award” (presented by Lily Allen) at the O2 Silver Clef Awards. .. In 2007 the newly reformed Squeeze played sold-out shows in America and the UK. In summer 2008 they played at Womad, Beautiful Days and V Festivals in the UK and a nineteen-date American tour in September. .. Tilbrook is also involved with the Love Hope Strength Foundation. In 2007 he trekked to the Base Camp on Mount Everest to raise money for a Cancer Hospital in Nepal. It also went in the Guinness Book of Records for the highest ever recorded gig on land. This year he will travel to Kilamanjaro on the 27th September – 9th October... ....Glenn Tilbrook in-depth interview on Culture Catch...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Glenn Tilbrook and the Fluffers US Tour Part 5...... .. .. .. .. .. .... ..Glenn Tilbrook and the Fluffers US Tour Part 4...... .. .. .. .. .. .... ..Glenn Tilbrook and the Fluffers US Tour Part 3...... .. .. .. .. .. .... ..Glenn Tilbrook and the Fluffers US Tour Part 2...... .. .. .. .. .. .... ..Glenn Tilbrook and the Fluffers Head to the US...... .. .. .. .. .. .. ....005ae885e506f8b25892864fce78ebc8.. -
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1 Song | Feb 2, 2009
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4 Songs | Nov 3, 2008
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12 Songs | Oct 14, 2008
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Welcome to the official MySpace page for Glenn Tilbrook, singer, songwriter, solo artist and founder of Squeeze
Tilbrook first came to fame as founding member and one-half of the songwriting team behind Squeeze who wrote some of the most-loved songs of the last thirty years. They notched up Top Ten hits around the world with – “Cool For Cats,” “Up The Junction,” “Slap & Tickle,” “Pulling Mussels (From A Shell),” “Another Nail In My Heart,” “Tempted,” “Labelled With Love” and “Black Coffee In Bed.” Today’s newer artists, such as The Feeling, Kasabian, The View, Razorlight, Mark Ronson and Lily Allen have all sited Squeeze as a major influence.
In respect for their songwriting Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford have been honoured with two prestigious awards this year – the Ivor Novello Award for their “Outstanding Contribution to British Music” (presented by Mark Ronson) and the “Icon Award” (presented by Lily Allen) at the O2 Silver Clef Awards.
In 2007 the newly reformed Squeeze played sold-out shows in America and the UK. In summer 2008 they played at Womad, Beautiful Days and V Festivals in the UK and a nineteen-date American tour in September.
Tilbrook is also involved with the Love Hope Strength Foundation. In 2007 he trekked to the Base Camp on Mount Everest to raise money for a Cancer Hospital in Nepal. It also went in the Guinness Book of Records for the highest ever recorded gig on land. This year he will travel to Kilamanjaro on the 27th September – 9th October.
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10 of 3187MoreHi Glenn, just stopped by to say hello and thank you for the inspiration over the years, and also tell you about my new acoustic retro song with a Beatles vibe called 'In My Dreams', please have a listen and if you can find the time tell me what you think, it would be appreciated. Thanks Terry
Great to see you in Hamilton tonight, a most excellent show!!!
Hi Glenn ....thanks for adding me....good luck with your music and try and have a listen to mine sometime...best wishes..David
Happy Birthday Glenn !
And many more.....
XoX
Thanks for the add
Charles David Carter
Hi Glenn
I really wanted to see squeeze at the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia, but the economy has not been kind. I laughed at my wife who said she would win the for me.
Damm if she didnt
Thanx to WMGK see ya soon
daniel
Brilliant show in Glasgow last night. masterful!
Cheers.
Thanks, respect...
Hi Glenn, thanks for the add, big respect.
I saw you on sky arts last night and was moved to tears. Some fantastic songwriting!
Rob.