Artist Research - Gary Lightbody

Snow Patrol's lead vocalist Gary Lightbody, created Snow Patrol in 1994, then known as Polar Bear.
His career with Snow Patrol started in Scotland.
They then joined Scottish independent label Jeepster in 1997. The band were happy to be associated with an indie label, because it provided them the independence.

History
He has also worked with other Indie/Pop groups like The Reindeer Section, which he himself formed in 2001.

Listen...Tanks! is another group formed by Gary Lightbody and Snow Patrol's producer Jacknife Lee, which is still in action.

Tired Pony, also formed by Gary Lightbody is a country genred music group, which consists of 6 other members, included Jacknife Lee.