Mark Frith (musician)
| Mark Frith | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mark Frith |
| Origin | Wigan, England, UK |
| Genres | Rock, Indie |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, Harmonica, Banjo |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Associated acts | The Troubadours |
| Website | http://www.the-troubadours.co.uk/ |
Mark Frith is an English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, and currently the lead singer of the band, The Troubadours.[1]
Music career
Having already written several songs, Frith began looking to put a band together in 2005 in order to get these tunes to reach the public. He originally began working with a guitarist and after advertising for a bass player and a drummer; 'The Troubadours' were born later that year.
After a few years of heavy touring; including playing V Festival and Tokyo's Summer Sonic Festival, as well as providing support for notable artists such as Paul Weller and The Enemy; Frith disbanded the group in late 2009. During the band's time together they gained a following in both the north of England and Japan. They also released their debut album in Japan in 2008.
Mark has picked up great plaudits for his Songwriting. In 2008 Paul Weller called him a 'Classic British Songwriter' and famous record Producer John Leckie declared him 'the best Songwriter I've worked with in 10 years'
In Oct 2011 The Troubadours Announced they would be getting back to together for a Sold Out gig at the Liverpool Lomax...as of feb 2012 they announced they would be back full time
To close friends and colleagues Mark is known as 'The Human Jukebox' for his ability to play a song after hearing it sometimes only once.