Fratellis unconcerned with "pub band" tag

The Fratellis singer Jon Lawler has admitted that the group's "pub band" tag doesn't bother him.

Many critics have dubbed the Glasgow band's music "yobbish" after their song 'Chelsea Dagger' was adopted as a football stadium chant.

Lawler told The Guardian: "You can't pick your fans, can you? But we're grateful to have fans. And I think when people describe us as a band to get drunk to, or a party band, it shows you how out of fashion rock 'n' roll is.

"We get described as a pub band, but that's what rock 'n' roll is. 'Twist And Shout' was three chords and 'C'mon, c'mon, c'mon' - it was nonsensical. But that was why it was effective."

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