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Northern Irish-Scottish alternative rock band formed in Dundee, Scotland, achieving global fame with emotionally resonant anthems.Formed in 1994 at University of Dundee; released debut album 'Songs for Polarbears' (1998). Breakthrough came with 'Final Straw' (2003) and mega-hit 'Chasing Cars' from 'Eyes Open' (2006). Over 17 million album sales, Grammy/Brit Award nominations, and sustained influence in alternative rock.

• Originally named 'Shrug' and later 'Polar Bear', they changed to Snow Patrol due to legal conflicts with another band named Polar Bear.
• Lead singer Gary Lightbody struggled with severe alcoholism during their peak success, entering rehab in 2011 and causing a 7-year hiatus after 'Fallen Empires'.
• 'Chasing Cars' became the most widely played song of the 21st century on UK radio and was nominated for Grammy Song of the Year (2007).
• Lightbody founded the 'Tiny Changes' mental health charity in honor of Frightened Rabbit's Scott Hutchison.
• Guitarist Johnny McDaid co-wrote multiple Ed Sheeran hits (e.g., 'Shape of You') during Snow Patrol's hiatus.