Lead songwriter and vocalist of the recently reformed Pixies, Frank Blackwas born Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV. After the 1993 breakup of Pixies, Frank Black adopted a reversal of his former alias, Black Francis, and embarked on his solo career with the debut of his 1993 self-titled album, Frank Black, followed an year later by the critically acclaimed Teenager of the Year. He has consistently continued to release albums year after year, his latest being the double cd album, Fastman Raiderman, released June 20, 2006 in the US. Frank Black's solo career covers a much more diverse range of styles and genres compared to his time with The Pixies. His works have feature a much more melodic touch, yet his lyrics are still often spiced with his quirky and inventive touch.
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