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Black Francis

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United StatesMusiciansBorn 1965 · age 61
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Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV, known professionally as Black Francis and formerly Frank Black, is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who is the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Pixies.

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Black Francis with the Pixies in Barcelona.Black Francis with the Pixies in Barcelona.Francis performing in Stockholm, 2009Francis performing in Stockholm, 2009Thompson's singing style was critical in creating the sound of Pixies.Thompson's singing style was critical in creating the sound of Pixies.

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Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV, known professionally as Black Francis and formerly Frank Black, is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who is the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Pixies. Following the band's breakup in 1993, he embarked on a solo career releasing fifteen albums and forming his band, the Catholics. Pixies regrouped in 2004, and he declared his solo career to be over in 2013.

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United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
living
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Born 1965 · age 61
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