Bob Frank

Robert Landis "Bob" Frank (born February 26, 1944) is an American musician, singer/songwriter and composer. His debut self-titled record was issued on Vanguard Records in 1972 to critical acclaim and is a collectors item.^[1] He has recorded and toured with Memphis singer/songwriter John Murry, shared a stage with Townes Van Zandt and was a paid songwriter for Tree Publishing.^[1] He currently lives in El Sobrante, California.

Critical reception

Though not widely known, Frank's songs have earned wide critical acclaim. Jim Dickinson, a producer for Big Star and a Memphis music legend, called Frank "the greatest songwriter you've never heard."^[2] In Rolling Stone Magazine, Senior Editor David Fricke called Frank's debut "beautifully stark" and compared him to Warren Zevon^[3] Frank's collaboration with singer/songwriter John Murry on 2005 LP World Without End was praised in the Village Voice, Uncut Magazine and The Independent UK.^[4] His songs have been recorded by Jim Dickinson, Chris LeDoux, Gary McMahan, and others.^[5]

Discography

Albums

• Bob Frank (Vanguard Records, 1972)
• A Little Gest of Robin Hood (Bowstring Records, 2001)
• Keep On Burning (Bowstring Records, 2002)
• Pledge of Allegiance (Bowstring Records, 2004)
• Ride the Restless Wind (Bowstring Records, 2005)
• World Without End (Decor - UK, Evangeline - US 2006)
• "The Gunplay EP" (Decor - UK, Evangeline - US 2006)
• Red Neck, Blue Collar (Memphis, 2008)
• Brinkley, Arkansas, and Other Assorted Love Songs (Evangeline, 2009)

References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ruhlmann, William and McGregor, Don Bob Frank Biography, All Music Guide.
2. ↑ Official Bio Decor Records Bio, 2008.
3. ↑ Official web site "Fricke's Picks, Rolling Stone Magazine, 2008.
4. ↑ Official Web Site "Fricke's Picks, Rolling Stone Magazine.
5. ↑ Fink, Matt Free Beer Tomorrow Review, All Music Guide.

External links

• Bob Frank's Official Site
• Bob Frank at Allmusic
• Bob Frank & John Murry Official Site