Franky Gee

"Francisco Gutierrez" redirects here. For other uses, see Francisco Gutiérrez.
Franky Gee
Background information
Birth name Francisco Alejandro Gutierrez
Also known as Franky Gee
Born (1962-02-19)February 19, 1962
Havana, Cuba
Origin Miami, Florida, U.S.
Died October 22, 2005(2005-10-22) (aged 43)
Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain
Genres Europop
Occupation(s) Singer, Rapper
Instruments Vocals
Associated acts Captain Jack

Francisco Alejandro Gutierrez (February 19, 1962 October 22, 2005), more familiarly known as Franky Gee, was a Cuban American soldier, rapper and singer who became the frontman for the German Europop group Captain Jack.

Early life

Gee was born in Havana, Cuba. His family emigrated to Miami, Florida, and he then went on to Majorca, Spain when he was young.[1] After college, he enlisted in the United States Army, and was stationed in Germany. While there, he began his career as a disc jockey. He grew tired of military service and decided to stay in Germany when his enlistment expired. His clothing and mannerisms in Captain Jack were intended to satirize the American military.

Captain Jack's music was widely featured on the popular Konami arcade game, Dance Dance Revolution, and others in that series.[2]

Death

On October 17, 2005 he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage while walking with his son in Palma, Spain. He went into a coma and subsequently died five days later.[3]

References

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