Andrew William Burrows (born 30 June 1979) is an English songwriter and musician. He's best known as the drummer for Razorlight from 2004 until 2009 before rejoining in 2021. He's also served as the drummer for We Are Scientists from 2009 to 2014. After he left Razorlight in 2009, Burrows went on to enjoy success as a solo artist and a soundtrack composer. Biography Early life Burrows was born on 30 June 1979 in Winchester and he was educated at The Westgate School. He stated that the first albums he bought were Bad by Michael Jackson and a compilation album titled Ballads by The Beatles. The first instrument he played was the cornet and he later transitioned into drumming. Razorlight (2004–2009;2021-present) Burrows joined the band in May 2004. He was discovered in open audition to replace the original drummer for the band, who left in early 2004. Since he joined Razorlight, the group have released three albums, Up All Night which reached No. 3 in the UK Albums Chart; Razorlight which debuted at No. 1 in the UK chart and Slipway Fires which debuted at No. 4. His first performance with Razorlight was at London's Bull and Gate on 25 May 2004. Burrows was seen as a key figure in shaping Razorlight's sound and songs, having co-written the hits "America" and "Before I Fall to Pieces", and more recently from the album Slipway Fires – "Hostage of Love", "Burbery Blue Eyes", "60 Thompson" and "Stinger" with Johnny Borrell. On 5 March 2009, Burrows left Razorlight with immediate effect, after playing for five years with the band. Burrows explained that there were "personal reasons" for the split. In May 2021, it was announced that Burrows had rejoined Razorlight after 12 years alongside Johnny Borrell, Björn Ågren and Carl Dalemo (who rejoined the same time as Burrows). The band went on to tour across UK and EU festivals before starting work on the fifth Razorlight album. We Are Scientists (2009–2014) After Burrows left Razorlight, he almost immediately joined We Are Scientists. His first album with the band Barbara was released in June 2010. The band's fifth studio album and Burrows' second with them, TV en Français was released in March 2014. Burrows left the band in 2014, but has occasionally teamed up with them for live performances since his departure. Solo and Collaborative work (2008–present) Burrows first released a solo album, The