One of the most popular Scottish rock bands of the 21st century, Biffy Clyro
formed in Kilmarnock in 1995, when bandmates Simon Neil (guitar, lead vocals),
James Johnston (bass, vocals), and Ben Johnston (drums, vocals) were 15 years
old. The trio released their debut single, "Iname," in 1999, followed in June
2000 by the EP Thekidswhopoptodaywillrocktomorrow. Unusual and often complex,
Biffy Clyro's singular brand of grungy alt-rock endeared the group to UK
audiences, resulting in silver certifications for the band's first three albums:
2002's Blackened Sky, 2003's The Vertigo o...