Fran Smith, Jr.
| Fran Smith, Jr. | |
|---|---|
 at The Spectrum - Philadelphia - This was one of Fran's very first shows with The Hooters - Photo By Sam Cali | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Producer |
| Instruments | Bass |
| Years active | 1978-present |
| Associated acts | The Hooters |
Fran Smith, Jr. is a bass guitar player and vocalist from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. He has enjoyed a successful career in the music industry for over twenty-five years.[1] Best known for his stint with the Philadelphia-based rock group, The Hooters,[2] Smith has also maintained a career as a recording artist in his own right as well as a producer for other artists.[1] He is the father of singer-songwriter Graham Alexander.
Smith has toured as Paul McCartney in Beatlemania, a celebration of The Beatles. He also played the part of Carlo Cannoli in Tony and Tina’s Wedding, a long running off-Broadway comedy. From his own recording studio he has produced many successful projects for artists such as Joe Piscopo and Flo & Eddie of The Turtles.[1]
In 1995, Smith released the solo CD For No Apparent Reason, as Rory Kunkle.[1]
Discography
- Johnny's Dance Band - Love Wounds, Flesh Wounds (1978 - Windsong Records) (Vinyl Only - No CD)
- Nan Mancini & JDB - It's A Man's World (1979 - Windsong Records) (Vinyl Only - No CD)
- The Hooters - Zig Zag (1989 - Columbia Records)[3]
- The Hooters - Out Of Body (1993 - MCA Records)[3]
- The Hooters - Live! In Germany (1994 - MCA Records) (European Only CD Release)[3]
- Rory Kunkle (Fran Smith Jr.) - For No Apparent Reason (1995)[4]
- Largo - Largo (1998) - Mercury Records
- Fran Smith Jr. & The Ten Cent Millionaires - Man Meets Machine (2005)[4]
- The Hooters - Time Stand Still (Neo Records - 2007 European Release)
(Megaforce / MRI Associated Labels - 2008 USA Release)[3] - The Hooters - Five By Five (Neo Records -2010 Release)
Other contributions
- Blake Thompson - Blake Thompson (5 Song CD EP) (1990) TC Records - (Fran Smith Jr. - Bass Guitar)
- Glen Burtnik - Palookaville (1996) Deko Records (Fran Smith Jr. - Background Vocals)
- Orange & Black - Baldwin Drive (2008) Zip Records (Fran Smith Jr. - Bass)
- Scott Philipp - Just Another Day (2008) Joint Chiefs Records (Fran Smith Jr. - Adviser to Craig Simon producer)
- Craig Simon and the vintage "The test of time" (2012) Fran Smith Jr. Bass
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Fran Smith Jr.net (biography)". November 2, 2009. Retrieved December 28, 2010.
- ↑ "The Hooters - Members". The Hooters - Official Fansite. Butzbach: The Hooters Official Fansite. Retrieved December 28, 2010.
- 1 2 3 4 "The Hooters (discography)". Retrieved December 28, 2010.
- 1 2 "Fran Smith Jr.net (Solo)". November 2, 2009. Retrieved December 28, 2010.
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