The Fratellis is a three-part Scottish rock band from Glasgow who formed in 2005. The band name originated from the crime family from the famous movie, “The Goonies”. When translated from Italian—Fratelli means brother—indicating that they
are brothers despite having no blood-relation.
The trio released their first EP (The Fratellis EP), the EP featured one of their most popular songs to date, “Creepin’ Up The Backstairs”. The EP eventually led to their first big break when Jim Gellatly had heard the EP he immediately invited them to perform a few songs on his Beatscene show (which aired on Galaxy Scotland).