Franny Griffiths | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Francis Griffiths |
Born | Liverpool, England | 1 July 1966
Genres | Alternative rock, electronica, indie rock, techno |
Occupation | Keyboardist |
Instrument(s) | Keyboards, piano, melodica |
Years active | 1994–present |
Labels | Antipop Records |
Website | spacetheband.com |
Francis Griffiths (1 July 1966, Liverpool, England) is a keyboardist, producer and remixer, best known as a member of the band Space. He also plays guitar, melodica and piano.[1] His main influences are Kraftwerk, hip-hop, Can, various electro bands and Crass. He is both a dance music fan and enjoyer of heavy rock bands such as Marilyn Manson.
The strange noises produced by Griffiths' piano (contrary to rumours, he does not use a Theremin) are one of the trademarks of Space's sound. Griffiths has never performed lead vocals on only one Space track – "I Am Unlike A Lifeform You've Ever Met", a B-side on the "Avenging Angels" single. However, on the first two Space albums, Spiders and Tin Planet, as well as the B-sides of various singles, he has contributed instrumental tracks, and remixes under the moniker Franny Aspirin.