Iwan Gronow on SoundBetter

Currently play bass and sing BVs in Johnny Marr’s band of which I've been a member for 10 years. As well as writing my own music I write and perform lead vocals in the band Sea Fever that features two members of New Order. Strengths: Learning by ear, writing, recording and singing. I have a good vocal range and can play guitar.

Iwan Gronow’s music has been shaped by his time and experiences in two worlds: his youth spent exploring the grunge scene in Cornwall and later becoming deeply embedded in the music of Manchester.
Moving to Manchester with his band Haven in the early 2000s, Iwan started a new chapter in his musical journey. Throwing everything they owned into a van, Haven turned up on the doorstep of the late, great Joe Moss. Joe, who managed The Smiths, built a strong relationship with Haven and would become the band’s manager and mentor. He introduced Haven to Johnny Marr, who produced both their albums. Haven signed to Radiate, a subsidiary of Virgin, and their debut album Between The Senses charted in the top 20. The album included the hits Say Something and Till the End.
In 2013, Iwan was invited to play bass in Johnny’s band, a position he’s held ever since. As well as performing on the albums Playland, Call The Comet and recently Fever Dreams Pts 1-4. Iwan has toured the world and played festivals including Glastonbury, Coachella and Fuji Rock, while also appearing on Later With Jools Holland and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Iwan released his debut solo EP Out On A Limb in 2020 and also became the lead singer of Sea Fever which features members of New Order. Sea Fever released their debut album Folding Lines in 2021 which was championed by BBC 6 Music's Chris Hawkins.

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