Fran Smith Jr. | |
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 Smith performing with The Hooters in 2022. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | July 17, 1952 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Bass, vocals |
| Years active | 1978–present |
Fran Smith Jr. (born July 17, 1952) is an American bass guitarist and vocalist, best known for his 30-year gig 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]
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 on his son Graham Alexander's Odeon label.[2]
- ^ a b c "Fran Smith Jr.net (biography)". November 2, 2009. Archived from the original on November 9, 2013. Retrieved December 28, 2010.
- ^ Riordan, Kevin (March 24, 2017). "Impresario has found the future -- in Camden's legendary musical past". Philly.com. Retrieved December 21, 2017.