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| origin = [[Cork (city)|Cork]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]
| origin = [[Cork (city)|Cork]], Ireland
| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[Indie pop]]
| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[indie pop]]
| years_active = 1989–present
| years_active = 1989–present
| label = Setanta (1991)<br/>[[Go! Discs]] (1992)<br/>Fresh Indie Frontal Attack Records (2005)
| label = Setanta (1991)<br/>[[Go! Discs]] (1992)<br/>Fresh Indie Frontal Attack Records (2005)
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'''The Frank and Walters''' are an [[alternative pop]] band from [[Cork (city)|Cork city]] in [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. The band was founded in 1989 and named in honour of two eccentric Cork characters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Frank+And+Walters,+The|title=Discogs.com - Frank And Walters|accessdate=25 June 2011 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120330041616/https://www.discogs.com/artist/Frank+And+Walters,+The | archivedate = 30 March 2012 }}</ref><ref name="redpenguin">{{cite web|url = http://www.redpenguin.net/frank-and-walters-interview-1996.php | title = Interview with the band in 1996 | publisher = Redpenguin.net |accessdate = 7 January 2018 }}</ref>
'''The Frank and Walters''' are an [[alternative pop]] band from [[Cork (city)|Cork city]] in Ireland. The band was founded in 1989 and named in honour of two eccentric Cork characters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Frank+And+Walters,+The|title=Discogs.com – Frank And Walters|accessdate=25 June 2011 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120330041616/https://www.discogs.com/artist/Frank+And+Walters,+The | archivedate = 30 March 2012 }}</ref><ref name="redpenguin">{{cite web|url = https://www.redpenguin.net/blog/frank-and-walters-1996-interview/ | title = Frank and Walters - 1996 interview | publisher = Redpenguin.net |accessdate = 23 August 2022 }}</ref>


==Members==
==Members==
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The original band line-up included Paul Linehan (vocalist and bassist), his brother Niall Linehan (guitarist), and Ashley Keating (drums). Niall Linehan was replaced as guitarist in 2004 by Kevin Pedreschi, who was in turn replaced by Rory Murphy in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://irishmusicdb.com/f/frankandwalters/fandw_bandprofiles.htm|title=Irishmusicdb.com – The Frank & Walters Band Profiles|accessdate=28 January 2012}}</ref> Cian Corbett joined on keyboard duties in 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csn.ie/htms/perf/pages/cianc.htm|title=Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa – Graduates – Cian Corbett|accessdate=25 June 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318002323/http://www.csn.ie/htms/perf/pages/cianc.htm|archivedate=18 March 2012}}</ref>
The original band line-up included Paul Linehan (as [[singer|vocalist]]/[[bassist]]), his brother Niall Linehan (as [[guitarist]]), and Ashley Keating (on [[drum]]s).

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Niall Linehan was replaced as guitarist in 2004 by Kevin Pedreschi, who was in-turn replaced by Rory Murphy in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://irishmusicdb.com/f/frankandwalters/fandw_bandprofiles.htm|title=Irishmusicdb.com - The Frank & Walters Band Profiles|accessdate=28 January 2012}}</ref> Cian Corbett joined on keyboard duties in 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csn.ie/htms/perf/pages/cianc.htm|title=Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa - Graduates - Cian Corbett|accessdate=25 June 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318002323/http://www.csn.ie/htms/perf/pages/cianc.htm|archivedate=18 March 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
[[File:People's Republic of Cork Street Art 09.jpg|thumb|Frank and Walters graffito, [[Cork (city)|Cork]], with lyrics from their song "Tony Cochrane"]]
Signing for the Setanta [[record label|label]] in 1991,<ref name="bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.frankandwalters.net/site1/bio1.htm|title=Frankandwalters.net - Biography|archivedate= 8 April 2009 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20090408161732/http://www.frankandwalters.net:80/site1/bio1.htm }}</ref> the group debuted with the [[album]] ''EP1'', and the lead track ''Fashion Crisis Hits New York'' became an [[indie (music)|indie]] [[chart-topper|hit]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://idiot-dog.com/simple-times/text/HotPress990526.html |title=Trains, Boats And Planes was a ... hit, with singles like ‘Fashion Crisis Hits New York’ ... (in) the top ten |work=[[Hot Press]] |date=26 May 1999 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090408050957/http://idiot-dog.com/simple-times/text/HotPress990526.html |archivedate=8 April 2009 }}</ref> The follow-up EP ''EP.2'' was released soon after, which was followed by the band's signing to the [[Go! Discs Records|Go! Discs]] label where The Franks partnered with [[record producer|producer]] [[Edwyn Collins]] to record the ''Happy Busman'' [[Extended play|EP]]. They found success in the [[United Kingdom|UK]], and following a tour in support of [[Carter USM]], an [[Ian Broudie]] [[remix]] of the LP [[song]] ''After All'' reached the Top 20 in the [[UK Singles Chart]], where it peaked at No.&nbsp;11, and it also peaked at No.&nbsp;5 in the Irish chart.<ref name="bio"/><ref name="ukchart">{{cite web|url = http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/9572/frank-and-walters/ | publisher = Official UK Charts Company Limited | website = OfficialCharts.com | title = Official Charts Company - Artist Search - Frank & Walters | accessdate = 6 January 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://irishcharts.ie/search/placement?page=1&placement%5Btitle%5D=After+All | publisher = [[Irish Recorded Music Association]] | website = IrishCharts.ie | title = Irish Charts - Placement Search - After All | accessdate = 6 January 2018 }}</ref> The group appeared on [[BBC Television]]'s ''[[Top of the Pops]]'' in support of the single.
Signing for the Setanta label in 1991,<ref name="bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.frankandwalters.net/site1/bio1.htm|title=Frankandwalters.net – Biography|archivedate=8 April 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090408161732/http://www.frankandwalters.net/site1/bio1.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> the group debuted with the release ''EP1'', and the lead track "Fashion Crisis Hits New York" became an [[indie (music)|indie]] hit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://idiot-dog.com/simple-times/text/HotPress990526.html |title=Trains, Boats And Planes was a ... hit, with singles like 'Fashion Crisis Hits New York' ... (in) the top ten |work=[[Hot Press]] |date=26 May 1999 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090408050957/http://idiot-dog.com/simple-times/text/HotPress990526.html |archivedate=8 April 2009 }}</ref> The follow-up EP ''EP.2'' was released soon after, which was followed by the band's signing to the [[Go! Discs Records|Go! Discs]] label, where The Frank and Walters partnered with producer [[Edwyn Collins]] to record the ''Happy Busman'' [[Extended play|EP]]. They found success in the UK, and, following a tour in support of [[Carter USM]], an [[Ian Broudie]] radio edit of the LP song "After All" reached the Top 20 in the [[UK Singles Chart]], peaking at No. 11. It reached
No. 5 in the Irish chart.<ref name="bio"/><ref name="ukchart">{{cite web|url = http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/9572/frank-and-walters/ | website = OfficialCharts.com | publisher = Official UK Charts Company Limited | title = Official Charts Company – Artist Search – Frank & Walters | accessdate = 6 January 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://irishcharts.ie/search/placement?page=1&placement%5Btitle%5D=After+All | website = IrishCharts.ie | publisher = [[Irish Recorded Music Association]] | title = Irish Charts – Placement Search – After All | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20180107120141/http://irishcharts.ie/search/placement?page=1&placement%5Btitle%5D=After+All | archivedate = 7 January 2018 }}</ref> The group appeared on [[BBC Television]]'s ''[[Top of the Pops]]'' supporting the single.


After a long sabbatical which the band attributed to a "fear of music",<ref name="redpenguin"/> the group returned with ''Grand Parade'' (with contributions from [[Gus Dudgeon]]) on 23 June 1997, and the ''Indian Ocean'' EP later in the year. This was followed with ''Beauty Becomes More Than Life'' in 1998 and ''Glass'' in 2000. Setanta released a well received ''Best Of'' in 2002.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Hennessy|first=Caroline|url=http://www.rte.ie/arts/2002/0821/frankandwalters.html|title=The Frank and Walters - Best Of...|newspaper=[[RTÉ]]|accessdate=25 June 2011|date=21 August 2002}}</ref> In 2004, Niall Linehan left and was replaced by a friend of the band, Kevin Pedreschi. The band signed a new deal with [[FIFA Records]], and released a retrospective triple album, ''Souvenirs'', in October 2005. A further album, ''A Renewed Interest In Happiness'', was released on 27 October 2006. The band returned to the charts in 2010 by releasing a comeback single entitled ''The Parson'', as part of their "Seasonal Single Releases" project, which saw the band release a single per season. ''The Parson'' launched as the spring season single, with ''Let it Out'' following in the summer, ''The Clock'' in the autumn, and a Christmas-themed ''Song For A Future Love'' in December.
After a long sabbatical which they attributed to a "fear of music",<ref name="redpenguin"/> the group returned with ''Grand Parade'' (with contributions from [[Gus Dudgeon]]) on 23 June 1997, and the ''Indian Ocean'' EP later in the year. These were followed with ''Beauty Becomes More Than Life'' in 1998 and ''Glass'' in 2000. Setanta released a well-received ''Best Of'' in 2002.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Hennessy|first=Caroline|url=http://www.rte.ie/arts/2002/0821/frankandwalters.html|title=The Frank and Walters – Best Of...|publisher=[[Raidió Teilifís Éireann]]|accessdate=25 June 2011|date=21 August 2002}}</ref> In 2004, Niall Linehan left and was replaced by a friend of the band, Kevin Pedreschi. The band signed a new deal with FIFA Records, and released a retrospective triple album, ''Souvenirs'', in October 2005. A further album, ''A Renewed Interest in Happiness'', was released on 27 October 2006. The band released a comeback single in 2010 entitled "The Parson", as part of their "Seasonal Single Releases" project, which saw the band release a single per season. "The Parson" launched as the spring-season single, with "Let It Out" following in summer, "The Clock" in autumn, and the Christmas-themed "Song for a Future Love" in December.


Together with [[The Sultans of Ping FC]] and [[Power of Dreams]], ''The Franks'' (as they are known by fans) played a number of co-headlining shows as part of the "Reverberation Tour" in December 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.meg.ie/irish-bands-reunite-for-the-reverberation-tour | publisher = MEG.ie | title = Irish bands reunite for The Reverberation Tour | date = 17 September 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.indublin.ie/Events/Live_Music/127506/The_Reverberation_Tour_Live_at_The_Academy.aspx | publisher = InDublin.ie | title = The Reverberation Tour Live at The Academy | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110721124958/http://www.indublin.ie/Events/Live_Music/127506/The_Reverberation_Tour_Live_at_The_Academy.aspx | archivedate = 21 July 2011 }}</ref> They also toured several festivals in 2011, including Vantastival<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.vantastival.com/lineup.html | title = Vantastival Lineup | date = April 2011 | archiveurl=https://archive.is/20110301112843/http://www.vantastival.com/lineup.html |archivedate=1 March 2011 }}</ref> and [[Indiependence]].<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.drop-d.ie/the-indiependence-festival-day-by-day/18567 | title = The Indiependence Festival: Day By Day | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20111003181426/http://www.drop-d.ie/the-indiependence-festival-day-by-day/18567 |archivedate=3 October 2011 }}</ref>
Together with [[The Sultans of Ping FC]] and [[Power of Dreams (band)|Power of Dreams]], The Franks (as they are sometimes known by fans) played a number of co-headlining shows as part of the Reverberation Tour in December 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.meg.ie/irish-bands-reunite-for-the-reverberation-tour | publisher = MEG.ie | title = Irish bands reunite for The Reverberation Tour | date = 17 September 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.indublin.ie/Events/Live_Music/127506/The_Reverberation_Tour_Live_at_The_Academy.aspx | publisher = InDublin.ie | title = The Reverberation Tour Live at The Academy | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110721124958/http://www.indublin.ie/Events/Live_Music/127506/The_Reverberation_Tour_Live_at_The_Academy.aspx | archivedate = 21 July 2011 }}</ref> They also toured several festivals in 2011, including Vantastival and [[Indiependence]].<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.vantastival.com/lineup.html | title = Vantastival Lineup | date = April 2011 | archiveurl=https://archive.today/20110301112843/http://www.vantastival.com/lineup.html |archivedate=1 March 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.drop-d.ie/the-indiependence-festival-day-by-day/18567 | title = The Indiependence Festival: Day By Day | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20111003181426/http://www.drop-d.ie/the-indiependence-festival-day-by-day/18567 |archivedate=3 October 2011 }}</ref>


The band returned to the studio in August 2011 to work on a new album - released in March 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://frankandwalters.wordpress.com/2011/08/05/keys-vocals-and-moving-statues/ | title = Frankandwalters blog - 5 August 2011| date = 5 August 2011}}</ref> The first single from this album, entitled ''"Indie Lovesong"'', was released on Valentine's Day 14 February 2012<ref>{{cite web|url = http://frankandwalters.wordpress.com/2012/01/22/indie-love-song-teaser-with-fan-tweets/ | title = Indie Love Song Teaser with Fan Tweets | date = 22 January 2012 }}</ref> and was supported by a UK tour.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://frankandwalters.wordpress.com/frank-and-walters-live-shows/ | title = Frank and Walters Live Shows | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120115225042/http://frankandwalters.wordpress.com/frank-and-walters-live-shows/ | archivedate = 15 January 2012 }}</ref> Their sixth studio album was named ''Greenwich Mean Time'' and released on 9 March 2012. The album was well received<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.ie/album-review/The-Frank-and-Walters-Greenwich-Mean-Time/119948.htm |title=Music Review - The Frank and Walters - Greenwich Mean Time |publisher=entertainment.ie |date=16 May 2012 |accessdate=8 November 2012 }}</ref> and supported by tours in Europe, USA and Japan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.frankandwalters.com/frank-and-walters-live-shows/ |title=Frank and Walters Live Shows |publisher=frankandwalters |date= |accessdate=8 November 2012 }}</ref>
The band returned to the studio in August 2011 to work on a new album, released in March 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://frankandwalters.wordpress.com/2011/08/05/keys-vocals-and-moving-statues/ | title = Frankandwalters blog – 5 August 2011| date = 5 August 2011}}</ref> The first single from this album, ''Indie Love Song'', was released on 14 February (Valentine's Day) 2012 and supported by a UK tour.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://frankandwalters.wordpress.com/2012/01/22/indie-love-song-teaser-with-fan-tweets/ | title = Indie Love Song Teaser with Fan Tweets | date = 22 January 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = http://frankandwalters.wordpress.com/frank-and-walters-live-shows/ | title = Frank and Walters Live Shows | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120115225042/http://frankandwalters.wordpress.com/frank-and-walters-live-shows/ | archivedate = 15 January 2012 }}</ref><ref name="guinness">{{cite web|url = http://2014.guinnessjazzfestival.com/concerts/detail/opera-house-listings/the-frank-and-walters-renegade-brass-band | publisher = Guinness Jazz Festival | title = The Frank And Walters & Guests The Minutes And Rubyhorse | accessdate = 19 March 2018 |year = 2014 }}</ref> Their sixth studio album, ''Greenwich Mean Time'', was released on 9 March 2012. The album was well received<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.ie/album-review/The-Frank-and-Walters-Greenwich-Mean-Time/119948.htm |title=Music Review – The Frank and Walters – Greenwich Mean Time |publisher=entertainment.ie |date=16 May 2012 |accessdate=8 November 2012 }}</ref> and supported by tours in Europe, USA and Japan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.frankandwalters.com/frank-and-walters-live-shows/ |title=Frank and Walters Live Shows |publisher=frankandwalters |accessdate=8 November 2012 }}</ref>


In September 2012 The Frank and Walters undertook on a 20th anniversary celebration tour marking their debut album "''Trains, Boats and Planes''",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.frankandwalters.com/2012/07/frank-and-walters-announce-20th-anniversary-tour-of-trains-boats-and-planes/ |title=Frank and Walters announce 20th Anniversary Tour of "Trains Boats and Planes" |publisher=frankandwalters |date=15 July 2012 |accessdate=8 November 2012}}</ref> and in May 2015 released a single titled "''Look At Us Now''" .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/frankandwalters/ |title=Frank & Walters Facebook Page |publisher=frankandwalters |date=13 May 2015 |accessdate=13 May 2015 }}</ref>
In September 2012 The Frank and Walters undertook a 20th-anniversary celebration tour marking their debut album ''Trains, Boats and Planes'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.frankandwalters.com/2012/07/frank-and-walters-announce-20th-anniversary-tour-of-trains-boats-and-planes/ |title=Frank and Walters announce 20th Anniversary Tour of 'Trains Boats and Planes' |publisher=frankandwalters |date=15 July 2012 |accessdate=8 November 2012}}</ref> and in May 2015 released a single titled "Look at Us Now".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/windmill-lane/the-frank-and-walters-31297389.html |title=The Frank And Walters - Windmill Lane Sessions |publisher=Independent News & Media | website = independent.ie |date=14 June 2015 |accessdate=2 January 2020 }}</ref>


The band embarked on a celebratory tour during October 2017, to mark 20 years since the release of their second album ''Grand Parade''.{{fact|date=October 2017}}
The band embarked on a celebratory tour during October 2017, to mark 20 years since the release of their second album ''Grand Parade''.{{citation needed|date=October 2017}}


In March 2018, nearly 26 years after its original release, a cover of the Frank and Walter's single ''After All'' featured in the TV series ''[[The Young Offenders (TV series)|The Young Offenders]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url = https://extra.ie/2018/03/16/entertainment/movies-tv/young-offenders-billy-murphy-viral | publisher = Extra.ie | title = Was Young Offenders' Billy Murphy singing Cork anthem on a bus the greatest TV moment ever? | date = 16 March 2018 |accessdate = 18 March 2018 }}</ref> and subsequently charted at No.&nbsp;2 in the iTunes downloads chart for Ireland.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.apple.com/ie/itunes/charts/songs/ | archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20180318134320/https://www.apple.com/ie/itunes/charts/songs/ |
In March 2018, approximately 25 years after its original release, a cover of the Frank and Walters single "After All" featured in the TV series ''[[The Young Offenders (TV series)|The Young Offenders]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url = https://extra.ie/2018/03/16/entertainment/movies-tv/young-offenders-billy-murphy-viral | publisher = Extra.ie | title = Was Young Offenders' Billy Murphy singing Cork anthem on a bus the greatest TV moment ever? | date = 16 March 2018 |accessdate = 18 March 2018 }}</ref> and subsequently charted at No.&nbsp;2 in the iTunes downloads chart for Ireland.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.apple.com/ie/itunes/charts/songs/ | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20180318134320/https://www.apple.com/ie/itunes/charts/songs/ |
archivedate = 18 March 2018 | title = iTunes Charts - Ireland - Singles - March 2018 | publisher = Apple.com }}</ref>
archivedate = 18 March 2018 | title = iTunes Charts – Ireland – Singles – March 2018 | publisher = Apple.com }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.thejournal.ie/frank-and-walters-after-all-young-offenders-3912894-Mar2018/ | publisher = TheJournal.ie | title = The Young Offenders gives 25-year-old song a huge boost – but band don't expect a windfall| date = 19 March 2018 }}</ref> The band appeared and played the song in a later series of the TV show.{{citation needed|date=November 2020}}


==Discography==
==Discography==
;Studio albums
'''Studio albums'''
*''Trains, Boats and Planes'' (October 1992, [[UK Albums Chart|UK]] No.&nbsp;36)<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>
*''Trains, Boats and Planes'' (October 1992, [[UK Albums Chart|UK]] No.&nbsp;36)<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>
*''Grand Parade'' (June 1997)
*''Grand Parade'' (June 1997)
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*''Glass'' (October 2000)
*''Glass'' (October 2000)
*''Souvenirs'' (October 2005)
*''Souvenirs'' (October 2005)
*''A Renewed Interest In Happiness'' (October 2006)
*''A Renewed Interest in Happiness'' (October 2006)
*''Greenwich Mean Time'' (March 2012)
*''Greenwich Mean Time'' (March 2012)
*''Songs for the Walking Wounded'' (April 2016)
*''Songs for the Walking Wounded'' (April 2016)


;Compilation albums
'''Compilation albums'''
*''Best Of'' (August 2002)
*''Best Of'' (August 2002)
*''Souvenirs'' (October 2005)
*''Souvenirs'' (October 2005)


;Singles
'''Singles'''
*"Happy Busman" (March 1992, [[UK Singles Chart|UK]] No.&nbsp;49)<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book|first=David|last=Roberts|year=2006|title=British Hit Singles & Albums|edition=19th|publisher=Guinness World Records Limited|location=London|isbn=1-904994-10-5|page=212}}</ref>
*"Happy Busman" (March 1992, [[UK Singles Chart|UK]] No.&nbsp;49)<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book|first=David|last=Roberts|year=2006|title=British Hit Singles & Albums|edition=19th|publisher=Guinness World Records Limited|location=London|isbn=1-904994-10-5|page=212}}</ref>
*"This Is Not A Song" (September 1992, UK No.&nbsp;46)<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>
*"This Is Not a Song" (September 1992, UK No.&nbsp;46)<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>
*"After All" (December 1992, IRE No.&nbsp;5, UK No.&nbsp;11)<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>
*"After All" (December 1992, IRE No.&nbsp;5, UK No.&nbsp;11)<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>
*"Fashion Crisis Hits New York" (April 1993, IRE No.&nbsp;28, UK No.&nbsp;42)<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>
*"Fashion Crisis Hits New York" (April 1993, IRE No.&nbsp;28, UK No.&nbsp;42)<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>
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*"How Can I Exist" (1997)
*"How Can I Exist" (1997)
*"Plenty Times" (October 1999)
*"Plenty Times" (October 1999)
*"Something Happened To Me" (February 2000, UK No.&nbsp;91)<ref name="ukchart"/>
*"Something Happened to Me" (February 2000, UK No.&nbsp;91)<ref name="ukchart"/>
*"Underground" (January 2001)
*"Underground" (January 2001)
*"You Asked Me" (September 2005)
*"You Asked Me" (September 2005)
*"Miles and Miles" (September 2006, IRE No.&nbsp;20)<ref>{{cite web|url = http://irishcharts.ie/search/placement?page=1&placement%5Btitle%5D=Miles+%26+Miles | website = IrishCharts.ie | publisher = [[Irish Recorded Music Association]] | title = Irish Charts – Placement Search – Miles & Miles | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20180320110319/http://irishcharts.ie/search/placement?page=1&placement%5Btitle%5D=Miles+%26+Miles | archivedate = 20 March 2018 }}</ref>
*"Miles and Miles" (September 2006, IRE No.&nbsp;20)
*"Fight" (April 2007)
*"Fight" (April 2007)
*"City Lights" (October 2007)
*"City Lights" (October 2007)
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*"Let It Out" (July 2010)
*"Let It Out" (July 2010)
*"The Clock" (October 2010)
*"The Clock" (October 2010)
*"Song For A Future Love" (December 2010)
*"Song for a Future Love" (December 2010)
*"Indie Lovesong" (February 2012){{Update after|2012}}
*"Indie Lovesong" (February 2012)<ref name="guinness"/>
*"Loneliness and Sweet Romance" (May 2012)
*"Loneliness and Sweet Romance" (May 2012)
*"Look At Us Now" (May 2015)
*"Look at Us Now" (May 2015)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.frankandwalters.net/ Franks Forum]
* [http://www.frankandwalters.net/ Franks Forum]. Official website
* [http://www.facebook.com/frankandwalters/ Facebook Site]
* [http://www.facebook.com/frankandwalters/ Facebook Site]


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Latest revision as of 12:31, 16 December 2024

The Frank and Walters
The Franks performing in Cork in September 2009
The Franks performing in Cork in September 2009
Background information
OriginCork, Ireland
GenresAlternative rock, indie pop
Years active1989–present
LabelsSetanta (1991)
Go! Discs (1992)
Fresh Indie Frontal Attack Records (2005)
MembersPaul Linehan
Ashley Keating
Rory Murphy
Cian Corbett
Past membersNiall Linehan
Kevin Pedreschi
WebsiteFan Site

The Frank and Walters are an alternative pop band from Cork city in Ireland. The band was founded in 1989 and named in honour of two eccentric Cork characters.[1][2]

Members

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The original band line-up included Paul Linehan (vocalist and bassist), his brother Niall Linehan (guitarist), and Ashley Keating (drums). Niall Linehan was replaced as guitarist in 2004 by Kevin Pedreschi, who was in turn replaced by Rory Murphy in 2010.[3] Cian Corbett joined on keyboard duties in 2005.[4]

Career

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Frank and Walters graffito, Cork, with lyrics from their song "Tony Cochrane"

Signing for the Setanta label in 1991,[5] the group debuted with the release EP1, and the lead track "Fashion Crisis Hits New York" became an indie hit.[6] The follow-up EP EP.2 was released soon after, which was followed by the band's signing to the Go! Discs label, where The Frank and Walters partnered with producer Edwyn Collins to record the Happy Busman EP. They found success in the UK, and, following a tour in support of Carter USM, an Ian Broudie radio edit of the LP song "After All" reached the Top 20 in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at No. 11. It reached No. 5 in the Irish chart.[5][7][8] The group appeared on BBC Television's Top of the Pops supporting the single.

After a long sabbatical which they attributed to a "fear of music",[2] the group returned with Grand Parade (with contributions from Gus Dudgeon) on 23 June 1997, and the Indian Ocean EP later in the year. These were followed with Beauty Becomes More Than Life in 1998 and Glass in 2000. Setanta released a well-received Best Of in 2002.[9] In 2004, Niall Linehan left and was replaced by a friend of the band, Kevin Pedreschi. The band signed a new deal with FIFA Records, and released a retrospective triple album, Souvenirs, in October 2005. A further album, A Renewed Interest in Happiness, was released on 27 October 2006. The band released a comeback single in 2010 entitled "The Parson", as part of their "Seasonal Single Releases" project, which saw the band release a single per season. "The Parson" launched as the spring-season single, with "Let It Out" following in summer, "The Clock" in autumn, and the Christmas-themed "Song for a Future Love" in December.

Together with The Sultans of Ping FC and Power of Dreams, The Franks (as they are sometimes known by fans) played a number of co-headlining shows as part of the Reverberation Tour in December 2010.[10][11] They also toured several festivals in 2011, including Vantastival and Indiependence.[12][13]

The band returned to the studio in August 2011 to work on a new album, released in March 2012.[14] The first single from this album, Indie Love Song, was released on 14 February (Valentine's Day) 2012 and supported by a UK tour.[15][16][17] Their sixth studio album, Greenwich Mean Time, was released on 9 March 2012. The album was well received[18] and supported by tours in Europe, USA and Japan.[19]

In September 2012 The Frank and Walters undertook a 20th-anniversary celebration tour marking their debut album Trains, Boats and Planes,[20] and in May 2015 released a single titled "Look at Us Now".[21]

The band embarked on a celebratory tour during October 2017, to mark 20 years since the release of their second album Grand Parade.[citation needed]

In March 2018, approximately 25 years after its original release, a cover of the Frank and Walters single "After All" featured in the TV series The Young Offenders,[22] and subsequently charted at No. 2 in the iTunes downloads chart for Ireland.[23][24] The band appeared and played the song in a later series of the TV show.[citation needed]

Discography

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Studio albums

  • Trains, Boats and Planes (October 1992, UK No. 36)[25]
  • Grand Parade (June 1997)
  • Beauty Becomes More Than Life (1999)
  • Glass (October 2000)
  • Souvenirs (October 2005)
  • A Renewed Interest in Happiness (October 2006)
  • Greenwich Mean Time (March 2012)
  • Songs for the Walking Wounded (April 2016)

Compilation albums

  • Best Of (August 2002)
  • Souvenirs (October 2005)

Singles

  • "Happy Busman" (March 1992, UK No. 49)[25]
  • "This Is Not a Song" (September 1992, UK No. 46)[25]
  • "After All" (December 1992, IRE No. 5, UK No. 11)[25]
  • "Fashion Crisis Hits New York" (April 1993, IRE No. 28, UK No. 42)[25]
  • "Indian Ocean" (June 1996, UK No. 83)[7]
  • "Colours" (August 1996)
  • "How Can I Exist" (1997)
  • "Plenty Times" (October 1999)
  • "Something Happened to Me" (February 2000, UK No. 91)[7]
  • "Underground" (January 2001)
  • "You Asked Me" (September 2005)
  • "Miles and Miles" (September 2006, IRE No. 20)[26]
  • "Fight" (April 2007)
  • "City Lights" (October 2007)
  • "The Parson" (April 2010)
  • "Let It Out" (July 2010)
  • "The Clock" (October 2010)
  • "Song for a Future Love" (December 2010)
  • "Indie Lovesong" (February 2012)[17]
  • "Loneliness and Sweet Romance" (May 2012)
  • "Look at Us Now" (May 2015)

References

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  1. ^ "Discogs.com – Frank And Walters". Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Frank and Walters - 1996 interview". Redpenguin.net. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Irishmusicdb.com – The Frank & Walters Band Profiles". Retrieved 28 January 2012.
  4. ^ "Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa – Graduates – Cian Corbett". Archived from the original on 18 March 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
  5. ^ a b "Frankandwalters.net – Biography". Archived from the original on 8 April 2009.
  6. ^ "Trains, Boats And Planes was a ... hit, with singles like 'Fashion Crisis Hits New York' ... (in) the top ten". Hot Press. 26 May 1999. Archived from the original on 8 April 2009.
  7. ^ a b c "Official Charts Company – Artist Search – Frank & Walters". OfficialCharts.com. Official UK Charts Company Limited. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  8. ^ "Irish Charts – Placement Search – After All". IrishCharts.ie. Irish Recorded Music Association. Archived from the original on 7 January 2018.
  9. ^ Hennessy, Caroline (21 August 2002). "The Frank and Walters – Best Of..." Raidió Teilifís Éireann. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
  10. ^ "Irish bands reunite for The Reverberation Tour". MEG.ie. 17 September 2010.
  11. ^ "The Reverberation Tour Live at The Academy". InDublin.ie. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011.
  12. ^ "Vantastival Lineup". April 2011. Archived from the original on 1 March 2011.
  13. ^ "The Indiependence Festival: Day By Day". Archived from the original on 3 October 2011.
  14. ^ "Frankandwalters blog – 5 August 2011". 5 August 2011.
  15. ^ "Indie Love Song Teaser with Fan Tweets". 22 January 2012.
  16. ^ "Frank and Walters Live Shows". Archived from the original on 15 January 2012.
  17. ^ a b "The Frank And Walters & Guests The Minutes And Rubyhorse". Guinness Jazz Festival. 2014. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  18. ^ "Music Review – The Frank and Walters – Greenwich Mean Time". entertainment.ie. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  19. ^ "Frank and Walters Live Shows". frankandwalters. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  20. ^ "Frank and Walters announce 20th Anniversary Tour of 'Trains Boats and Planes'". frankandwalters. 15 July 2012. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  21. ^ "The Frank And Walters - Windmill Lane Sessions". independent.ie. Independent News & Media. 14 June 2015. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
  22. ^ "Was Young Offenders' Billy Murphy singing Cork anthem on a bus the greatest TV moment ever?". Extra.ie. 16 March 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  23. ^ "iTunes Charts – Ireland – Singles – March 2018". Apple.com. Archived from the original on 18 March 2018.
  24. ^ "The Young Offenders gives 25-year-old song a huge boost – but band don't expect a windfall". TheJournal.ie. 19 March 2018.
  25. ^ a b c d e Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 212. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  26. ^ "Irish Charts – Placement Search – Miles & Miles". IrishCharts.ie. Irish Recorded Music Association. Archived from the original on 20 March 2018.
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