Scott Hutchison
Scott Hutchison (20 November 1981 – 10 May 2018) was a Scottish singer-songwriter, guitarist and artist. He was the founding member and primary songwriter of the indie rock band Frightened Rabbit.[1] Hutchison was also a member of the musical collective The Fruit Tree Foundation, and released one solo album under the moniker Owl John.
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![]() Hutchison performing with Frightened Rabbit at SXSW in 2013 | |
Background information | |
Born | Selkirk, Scotland | 20 November 1981
Died | 10 May 2018 (aged 36) South Queensferry, Scotland |
Genres | Indie rock, indie folk |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 2003–2018 |
Labels | Atlantic Records, Fat Cat Records |
Website | frightenedrabbit |
His last musical project was the indie "supergroup" Mastersystem, featuring Frightened Rabbit bandmate and brother Grant alongside members of Editors and Minor Victories.
Hutchison was reported missing by Scottish police and the members of Frightened Rabbit on 9 May 2018.[2] Hutchison was last seen at 1 a.m. 9 May leaving a hotel in South Queensferry.[3] Police discovered a body at 8:30 p.m. that evening in the Port Edgar region near South Queensferry.[4]
References
change- ↑ Lewis, John (7 February 2013). "We were never cold enough to be art school". Metro. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
- ↑ "Concern for missing indie band singer". BBC News. 9 May 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ↑ Kreps, Daniel (9 May 2018). "Frightened Rabbit Singer Scott Hutchison Reported Missing". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 16 June 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
- ↑ "Body confirmed as missing Frightened Rabbit singer". BBC News. 11 May 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2018.