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3 unusual facts about The Whitest Boy Alive


49 Percent

The song initially was written as "Don't Give Up" and sung in live shows, then was developed into "49 Percent" and "Don't Give Up" was covered by the band The Whitest Boy Alive (of Erlend Øye).

Eirik Glambek Bøe

In 2006 he supported Øye's band The Whitest Boy Alive at some dates on their Scandinavian tour with another band Kommode.

The Whitest Boy Alive

In July 2007, Modular Records signed them to their UK imprint and the band played their first UK performance with New Young Pony Club at the London Astoria in September 2007.


Modular Recordings

An office in Los Angeles followed in 2007, along with the signing of new acts including Ghostwood, Plug-In City and The Whitest Boy Alive.

Twilite

Beside two all-Poland tours, Twilite performed on Open'er Festival (2009) and as a support for José González, The Whitest Boy Alive or The Twilight Singers.


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