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词条 Fran Smith Jr.
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  1. Discography

  2. Other contributions

  3. References

{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Fran Smith Jr.
| image = franssmith.jpg
| caption = at The Spectrum – Philadelphia – This was one of Fran's very first shows with The Hooters – Photo By Sam Cali
| image_size =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1952|07|17}}
|birth_place =Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| instrument = Bass
| genre = Rock
| occupation = Musician, Producer
| years_active = 1978-present
| label =
| associated_acts = The Hooters
| website =
}}

Fran Smith Jr. is a bass guitarist and vocalist from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area 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] 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 on his son Graham Alexander's Odeon label.[2]

Discography

  • Johnny's Dance Band – Love Wounds, Flesh Wounds (1978 – Windsong Records) (Vinyl Only – No CD){{Verify source|date=December 2010}}
  • Nan Mancini & JDB – It's A Man's World (1979 – Windsong Records) (Vinyl Only – No CD){{Verify source|date=December 2010}}
  • The Hooters – Zig Zag (1989 – Columbia Records)[3]
  • The Hooters – Out Of Body (1993 – MCA Records)[3]
  • The Hooters – Live! In Germany (1994 – MCA Records) (European Only CD Release)[3]
  • Rory Kunkle (Fran Smith Jr.) – For No Apparent Reason (1995)[4]
  • Largo – Largo (1998) – Mercury Records{{Verify source|date=December 2010}}
  • Fran Smith Jr. & The Ten Cent Millionaires – Man Meets Machine (2005)[4]
  • The Hooters – Time Stand Still (Neo Records – 2007 European Release)
    (Megaforce / MRI Associated Labels – 2008 USA Release)[3]
  • The Hooters – Five By Five (Neo Records -2010 Release)
  • Fran Smith Jr – Mystic County 2016[2]

Other contributions

  • Blake Thompson – Blake Thompson (5 Song CD EP) (1990) TC Records – (Fran Smith Jr. – Bass Guitar){{Verify source|date=December 2010}}
  • Glen Burtnik – Palookaville (1996) Deko Records (Fran Smith Jr. – Background Vocals){{Verify source|date=December 2010}}
  • Orange & Black – Baldwin Drive (2008) Zip Records (Fran Smith Jr. – Bass){{Verify source|date=December 2010}}
  • Scott Philipp – Just Another Day (2008) Joint Chiefs Records (Fran Smith Jr. – Adviser to Craig Simon producer){{Verify source|date=December 2010}}
  • 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. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.fransmithjr.net/bio.html|title=Fran Smith Jr.net (biography)|date=November 2, 2009|accessdate=December 28, 2010}}
2. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/Music-impresario-has--found-the-future----in-Camdens-past.html|title=Impresario has found the future -- in Camden's legendary musical past|last=Riordan|first=Kevin|date=March 24, 2017|work=Philly.com|access-date=2017-12-21|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}
3. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.hootersmusic.com/discography.php |title=The Hooters (discography)|accessdate=December 28, 2010 }}
4. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.fransmithjr.net/solo.html |title=Fran Smith Jr.net (Solo) |date=November 2, 2009 |accessdate=December 28, 2010 }}
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6 : American rock bass guitarists|Living people|Guitarists from Philadelphia|American male bass guitarists|The Hooters members|1952 births

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