
Artist
Frank Black
Frank Black is a musical artist formed in 1965. 10 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.
- 10
- Releases
- 1993–2019
- Active years
- 1965
- Formed
Discography
7
Most popular
Teenager of the Year
1994
Singles & EPs
3Upcoming shows
About
Frank Black (born Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV on April 6, 1965), is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is best known as the frontman of the influential alternative rock band Pixies, with whom he performs under the stage name Black Francis. Following the band's breakup in 1993, he embarked on a solo career under the name Frank Black. After releasing two albums with 4AD, he left the label and formed a new band, Frank Black and the Catholics. He reformed the Pixies in 2004 and continues to release solo records and tour as a solo artist, having re-adopted his current stage name in 2007. His vocal style has varied from a screaming, yowling delivery as lead vocalist of the Pixies to a more measured and melodic style in his solo career. His cryptic lyrics mostly explore unconventional subjects, such as surrealism, incest and biblical violence, along with science fiction and surf culture. His use of atypical meter signatures, loud-quiet dynamics and distinct preference for live-to-two-track recording in his career as a solo artist give him a distinct style within alternative rock. As frontman of the Pixies, his songs (such as "Where Is My Mind?" and "Debaser") recei…
Frank Black in brief
- How many Frank Black releases are on Riffiter?
- 10 releases are catalogued, spanning 1993 to 2019.
- When was Frank Black formed?
- Frank Black formed in 1965.
- What is the most recent Frank Black release on Riffiter?
- Numbers on Paper, released in 2019.








