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 guitarist and vocalist from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area best known for his 30 year stint with the Philadelphia based rock group The Hooters. 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]
In 2005 he released Man Meets Machine, Fran Smith Jr and the Ten Cent Millionaires
In 2016 he released Mystic County, Fran Smith Jr
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)[2]
- The Hooters – Out Of Body (1993 – MCA Records)[2]
- The Hooters – Live! In Germany (1994 – MCA Records) (European Only CD Release)[2]
- Rory Kunkle (Fran Smith Jr.) – For No Apparent Reason (1995)[3]
- Largo – Largo (1998) – Mercury Records
- Fran Smith Jr. & The Ten Cent Millionaires – Man Meets Machine (2005)[3]
- The Hooters – Time Stand Still (Neo Records – 2007 European Release)
(Megaforce / MRI Associated Labels – 2008 USA Release)[2] - The Hooters – Five By Five (Neo Records -2010 Release)
- Fran Smith Jr – Mystic County 2016
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
- Smash Palace, Extended Play, Live from the Auction House
- Dar Williams – Emerald
- David Uosikkinen – In The Pocket-Sessions, In The Pocket Live
- Graham Alexander – Repeat Deceiver, Graham Alexander
- TJ Tindall – TJ Tindall's East Coast
- Clayton West
- Livvie Forbes – CHRONIC 2016
References
- 1 2 3 "Fran Smith Jr.net (biography)". November 2, 2009. 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.