Andy Hull Biography: Singles, Parents, Songs, Ethnicity, Voice, Age, Net Worth, Awards, Instagram, Wife

John Andrew Hull, professionally known as Andy Hull, is an American Singer, Musician, and Songwriter.

He has carved out a prominent place in the indie rock scene as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and primary songwriter for Manchester Orchestra, a band he founded in 2004 that blends elements of indie, folk, alternative, and progressive rock.

Hull’s voice—gritty yet soaring—anchors the band’s evolution through progressive rock edges and folk detours, while side ventures like Bad Books with Kevin Devine and his solo Right Away, Great Captain! showcase intimate storytelling.

He skipped traditional paths, recording early demos at home during high school isolation, channeling Smith’s obsession into an “orchestra” of friends. Hull’s work extends to film scoring, including the 2016 movie Swiss Army Man, cementing his influence in contemporary American music.

Profile

• Full Name: John Andrew Hull
• Stage Name: Andy Hull
• Born: 7 November, 1986
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Singer, Musician, Songwriter
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Hull and Mrs. Hull
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Amy Hull (m. 2008)
• Children: Mayzie Noel Hull, and River Hull
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $4 million

Early Life and Education

John Andrew Hull was born on November 7, 1986, in Atlanta, Georgia, to parents referred to as Mr. Hull and Mrs. Hull, who introduced him to music by buying him a guitar, which he taught himself to play after the family spent seven years in Richmond Hill, Ontario, before returning to Atlanta when he was 14.

He might have had siblings but details about them are unknown. Hull attended Providence Christian Academy, a Christian high school in suburban Atlanta, but completed his senior year through home study. He is of Caucasian ethnicity, though his religion stays private.

Career

Andy Hull began his musical pursuits in high school, writing and recording songs with friends, including an early band with future Manchester Orchestra keyboardist Chris Freeman on drums.

He formed Manchester Orchestra in 2004 as a solo project that evolved into a full band, releasing the EP You Brainstorm, I Brainstorm, but Brilliance Needs a Good Editor in 2005 and the debut album I’m Like a Virgin Losing a Child in 2006, which drew attention for its raw emotion and indie rock sound.

Hull launched his solo side project Right Away, Great Captain! around the same time, debuting with The Bitter End in 2007, a concept album exploring seafaring themes.

Hull guided Manchester Orchestra through a string of acclaimed releases, including Mean Everything to Nothing in 2009 and Simple Math in 2011, which incorporated orchestral elements and personal narratives, earning spots on Billboard charts.

He co-founded Bad Books with Kevin Devine in 2010, blending indie folk on albums like Bad Books in 2010 and II in 2012, while continuing to expand Manchester Orchestra’s sound with COPE in 2014 and A Black Mile to the Surface in 2017, the latter receiving Grammy consideration.

Hull collaborated on film scores, notably Swiss Army Man in 2016 with bandmate Robert McDowell, and contributed to soundtracks for films like Premium Rush.

Andy Hull leads Manchester Orchestra with releases like The Million Masks of God in 2021 and The Valley of Vision in 2023, an EP tied to a VR film he directed.

Bad Books returned with III in 2019, and Right Away, Great Captain! wrapped its trilogy with The Church of the Good Thief in 2012.

Hull’s songwriting delves into themes of faith, loss, and growth, inspiring a dedicated fanbase. His versatility across projects and mediums shapes modern indie rock.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @okayfineandy
• Facebook Handle: Unknown
• Twitter Handle: @okayfineandy

Personal Life

John Andrew Hull married Amy Hull in 2008 after meeting her earlier in life, and they built a family together in Atlanta. They raised two children, daughter Mayzie Noel born in 2014 and son River born in 2018, with Hull often crediting fatherhood for motivating his focus on health and fitness.

He keeps a low-profile existence, prioritizing time at home amid touring demands, and shares occasional insights into his routines through podcasts and interviews.

Discography

• You Brainstorm, I Brainstorm, but Brilliance Needs a Good Editor (2005)
• I’m Like a Virgin Losing a Child (2006)
• The Bitter End (2007)
• Mean Everything to Nothing (2009)
• Bad Books (2010)
• Simple Math (2011)
• II (2012)
• The Church of the Good Thief (2012)
• COPE (2014)
• A Black Mile to the Surface (2017)
• III (2019)
• The Million Masks of God (2021)
• The Valley of Vision (2023)

Net Worth

Andy Hull has an estimated net worth of $4 million. He pulls in revenue from album sales, touring with Manchester Orchestra, royalties from side projects and film scores, plus merchandise and label operations through Favorite Gentlemen.