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Frank Black
| American indie rock legend Date of Birth: 06.04.1965 Country: USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Influences
- The Pixies
- Solo Career and Reunions
- Personal Life
Early Life and Influences
Charles Michael Kittredge Thompson IV, known as Black Francis and Frank Black, was born in Boston on April 6, 1965.
Frank black biography
His father owned a bar, leading to the family's relocation to Los Angeles. Francis' parents divorced while he was young, and his family joined the Pentecostal Church of God Assembly, which influenced his later music.
Influenced by the folk-rock music his parents played, Francis picked up a guitar at age 11 or 12.
The family's numerous moves between Boston and Los Angeles exposed him to diverse musical influences.
The Pixies
After graduating high school in 1983, Francis attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he met Joey Santiago.
In 1986, they formed The Pixies with Kim Deal and David Lovering. Inspired by Iggy Pop, Francis adopted the pseu