Andrew McIntyre
Singer Songwriter Musician
His warm voice and acoustic guitar have brought quick attention to this talented musician. With his diverse rhythms and powerful electric guitar he can bring a crowd to their feet. Andrew's powerful melodies with cultural strength fill the air and heart.
Talent that should not be underestimated, a broad background in performing and strong songwriting skills. Well rounded and down to earth, his has a way to make everyone in the room feel comfortable and involved.
Born in New York City, at a very young age, Andrew returned to be raised in Kingston, Jamaica. When he was ten the family moved to Guyana, South America for three years. Later moving to Geneva, Switzerland for ten years where Andrew completed most of his education. All these factors contributed giving him a well rounded attitude, ready for anything that should come his way.
He speaks fluent French, some German and Italian and of course Jamaican, making it easy for him to be comfortable wherever he goes as his career takes him across the globe.
1980
Andrew starts his first band THE STAGE in Geneva, Switzerland as lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter. The band plays at schools and open air street fairs.
1982
Renamed HEARTBEAT, his Multinational (Swiss, Jamaican and Italian) rock band climbs the ranks of the local scene playing festivals, concert halls and schools. Singles: Be My Lady and Change, were released. They tour the French speaking part of Switzerland, driving from gig to gig.
1987
Andrew tours Italy with THE MIX, a band formed by members of three rival Geneva bands. Andrew played bass and did backing vocals (in Italian), while backing Italian superstar GEORGIA FIORIO. The band toured with top Italian acts Marco Ferradini, Gianna Nannini and Sabrina Salerno playing summer festivals.
1988
Andrew relocates to New York City to attend the Institute Of Audio Research in Greenwich Village by day and playing the club circuit by night. He later joins a local funk-rock band DOGHOUSE led by MENACE, a former MADONNA guitarist and attracts the attention of an Atlantic Records scout who recommends him to THE WAILERS BAND who have just lost the services of their talented lead guitarist AL ANDERSON.
1989
Andrew joins BOB MARLEY'S legendary WAILERS BAND?playing rhythm guitar and singing background vocals. Together they toured the world playing everything from clubs to stadiums for almost five glorious years.
1991
"Sweet Cry Freedom", written and featuring him on bass and lead vocals is released on "Majestic Warriors", by A&M records. Andrew also co-writes several other tracks on the album.
1994 ~ 2000
Andrew plays guitar and co-writes several songs with ANDRU DONALDS released on EMI and Virgin Records as well as playing the New York club circuit.
1996
Andrew starts recording his first solo album with GORDON MACK in New York City. The single "Day By Day", is released in Germany, Switzerland and Austria but the distributors go out of business and the album is dead before birth.
1997
Andrew joins reggae superstars BIG MOUNTAIN playing guitar, and tours Japan, Hawaii, Jamaica and the USA.
1997
Andrew tours the USA as Stage Manager for multi platinum album artist?ANGIE STONE.
1998
Plays guitar for COCO TEA, a highly respected Jamaican Roots-Reggae singer touring the USA. He also worked?as Stage Manager for R & B star JOE.
1999
Plays guitar on BRITNEY SPEARS' album "Baby One More Time". The album sold over 12 million copies in the USA alone.
2002 ~ 2005
As Lead Singer and Guitarist with THE PETER TOSH CELEBRATION TOUR, he toured Europe and the USA with Fully Fullwood, Donavon Carless, Carl Wright, Tony Chin, Claudio Peppe and Jawge Hughes.
2004 ~ 2005
Andrew joins the SEAN PAUL crew as Road Manager touring the world.
2005 ~ Present
Andrew joins the band playing guitar/guitar synthesizer and touring with dancehall superstar SEAN PAUL.
TODAY
Still actively touring and performing. He continues to write music and perform his own songs. A new project is in the works, with new songs and special surprises.
