Andy White (born 28 May 1962)[1] is an Irish singer/songwriter and poet, born in Belfast. He started writing poetry and music from a young age, penning a poem called "Riots" aged nine. He attended Methodist College Belfast. He studied English Literature at Robinson College, Cambridge University, graduating in 1984.[1] White first achieved recognition while at Cambridge as a guitarist for Tony Tiger and the Frosties, a student band that entertained thousands at May Balls (Kings 1982, Robinson 1983), the Red Event (1982) and dozens of college gigs. He went on to perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1984 in a solo show, "The Ghost of electricity."