Frank Black

Frank Black

Black Francis (born Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV on April 6, 1965) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is best known as the frontman of the influential alternative rock band Pixies, with whom he performs under the stage name Black Francis. Following the band's breakup in 1993, he embarked on a solo career under the name Frank Black. After releasing two albums with 4AD, he left the label and formed a backing band, Frank Black and the Catholics. He reformed the Pixies in 2004 and continues to release solo records and tour as a solo artist, having re-adopted his current stage name in 2007. His vocal style has varied from a screaming, yowling delivery as lead vocalist of the Pixies to a more measured and melodical style in his solo career. His cryptic lyrics mostly explore unconventional subjects, such as surrealism, incest and Biblical violence, along with science fiction and surf culture. His use of atypical meter signatures, loud-quiet dynamics and distinct preference for live-to-two-track recording in his career as a solo artist give him a distinct style within alternative rock. As frontman of the Pixies, his songs (such as "Where Is My Mind?" and "Debaser") received praise and citations from contemporaries, including Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Nirvana's Kurt Cobain. Cobain once said that "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was his attempt at trying to "rip off the Pixies". However, in his solo work and records with the Catholics, he received fewer popular and critical accolades. Description above from the Wikipedia article Black Francis, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.​

  • Izenburua: Frank Black
  • Ospea: 0.808
  • Ezaguna: Acting
  • Urtebetetzea: 1965-04-06
  • Jaioterria: Boston, Massachusetts
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  • Ezaguna ere: Black Francis
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  • 1997
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    David Bowie: An Earthling at 50

    David Bowie: An Earthling at 50

    1 1997 HD

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  • 2006
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    loudQUIETloud: A Film About the Pixies

    loudQUIETloud: A Film About the Pixies

    6.8 2006 HD

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  • 2003
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    Placebo: Soulmates Never Die: Live in Paris 2003

    Placebo: Soulmates Never Die: Live in Paris 2003

    6.5 2003 HD

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  • 2005
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    Pixies - Sell Out

    Pixies - Sell Out

    1 2005 HD

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  • 2013
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    Pixies à l'Olympia - ARTE Live Web

    Pixies à l'Olympia - ARTE Live Web

    1 2013 HD

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  • 2006
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    Pixies - Acoustic : Live In Newport

    Pixies - Acoustic : Live In Newport

    8 2006 HD

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  • 2004
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    Pixies: Gouge

    Pixies: Gouge

    7.3 2004 HD

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  • 2013
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    Pixies - Live at iTunes Festival

    Pixies - Live at iTunes Festival

    8 2013 HD

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  • 1990
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    Pixies: Live in Utrecht

    Pixies: Live in Utrecht

    1 1990 HD

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  • 2005
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    Pixies - Rock en Seine 2005

    Pixies - Rock en Seine 2005

    8 2005 HD

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  • 2014
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    Pixies - Lollapalooza Argentina 2014

    Pixies - Lollapalooza Argentina 2014

    1 2014 HD

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  • 2004
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    Pixies: Live at The Town & Country

    Pixies: Live at The Town & Country

    8 2004 HD

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  • 2013
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    Pixies: 6Music In Concert

    Pixies: 6Music In Concert

    1 2013 HD

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  • 2013
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    Sound City

    Sound City

    7.323 2013 HD

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  • 1997
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    David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration

    David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration

    1 1997 HD

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  • 2016
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    Unknown Brood

    Unknown Brood

    6.7 2016 HD

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  • 1970
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    Pixies - BBC 6 Music Festival 2022

    Pixies - BBC 6 Music Festival 2022

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2023
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    Pixies à l’Olympia

    Pixies à l’Olympia

    8 2023 HD

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  • 2024
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    Pixies - Rock en Seine 2024

    Pixies - Rock en Seine 2024

    1 2024 HD

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  • 1994
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    Freaks, Nerds & Weirdos

    Freaks, Nerds & Weirdos

    6 1994 HD

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  • 2009
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    The Magnificent Tati

    The Magnificent Tati

    7 2009 HD

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  • 1991
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    Pixies: Live at Brixton Academy 1991

    Pixies: Live at Brixton Academy 1991

    1 1991 HD

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  • 2006
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    Pixies : Live At The Paradise In Boston

    Pixies : Live At The Paradise In Boston

    8 2006 HD

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  • 2003
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    Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)

    Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)

    8.5 2003 HD

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  • 2021
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    Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr.

    Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr.

    8.5 2021 HD

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  • 2011
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    Berlin Live

    Berlin Live

    6 2011 HD

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  • 2007
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    Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!

    Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!

    7.5 2007 HD

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  • 2007
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    Seven Ages of Rock

    Seven Ages of Rock

    9 2007 HD

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  • 2008
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    NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

    NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

    7.2 2008 HD

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  • 2007
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    Lil' Bush

    Lil' Bush

    5.5 2007 HD

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