Born into a family of travelling entertainers in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps it soon became apparent that “Andrew Von Trapp” (Later changed by Deed Pole to Throupe) was destined for a career in the performing arts. By the age of 9 Andy had already mastered the Alpine horn, kazoo, banjo and the much-maligned, piano accordion.

It was his wizardry on the accordion that led to a 32-date tour with the world famous Ompahh band “ Frank Chisslett and the Bavarian Stompers “. However after only 17 performances his dream gig was to be cut short due to a severe bout of lederhosen rash. ( A condition that still haunts him to this day )

Finally realising that a career involving a leather romper suit and an instrument based on a pair of musical bellows was not to be, Andy had little choice but to pursue other avenues.

Having long since swapped accordion for the electric guitar and moved to the north of England Andy still retains his love of all things musical. When asked if the accordion could possibly feature in the China Sky set the response is a simple but beautifully crafted “V” sign

 Previous forays into the music industry included. “The B Team”, Officer Dibble, Thundering Hearts, but to name a few.  

Andy Throupe shreds exclusively on Jaydee and McDonough guitars, uses Line 6 amps and sings like a goose farting in the fog through Electrovoice mics.