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Robert Landis Frank (February 26, 1944 – July 18, 2019)[1] was 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[2] that was reissued on Light in the Attic in 2014. He co-wrote, recorded and toured with Mississippi/Memphis singer-songwriter John Murry, shared a stage with Gus Cannon, Jimmy Driftwood, Lightning Hopkins, Tim Buckley and Townes Van Zandt, and was a paid songwriter for Tree Publishing.[2] He lived in El Sobrante, California.

Frank's 20th century version of the late Middle English classic, "A Lytell Geste of Robyn Hode" (Child Ballad #117), released on Bowstring Records in 2001, received rave reviews from English professors, music critics, historians, actors, college professors, school teachers and Oxford dons. Шаблон:Citation needed

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 never heard."[3] In Rolling Stone, Senior Editor David Fricke called Frank's debut "beautifully stark" and compared him to Warren Zevon.[4] Frank's collaboration with singer-songwriter John Murry on 2006 LP World Without End was praised in the Village Voice, Uncut, Rolling Stone, The Irish Times and The Independent UK.[5] His songs have been recorded by Jim Dickinson, Chris LeDoux, Gary McMahan, and others.[6]

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 (Bowstring Records, 2006; Evangeline – US, Decor – UK, 2007)
  • The Gunplay EP (Evangeline – US, Decor – UK, 2007)
  • Red Neck, Blue Collar (Memphis International, 2008)
  • Brinkley, Arkansas, and Other Assorted Love Songs (Evangeline, 2009)
  • The Scenic Route (Bowstring Records, 2010)
  • Twilight in Tolleson (Nomad Records of Tolleson, AZ, 2016)
  • By the Light of the Lamp (Nomad Records of Tolleson, AZ, 2017)
  • Squeeze It Easy (Nomad Records of Tolleson, AZ, 2017)
  • Dancing in Dallas (Nomad Records of Tolleson, AZ, 2018)

References

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External links

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  1. Шаблон:Cite web
  2. 2,0 2,1 Ruhlmann, William and McGregor, Don [[[:Шаблон:AllMusic]] Bob Frank Biography], All Music Guide.
  3. Official Bio Decor Records Bio Шаблон:Webarchive, 2008.
  4. Official web site "Fricke's Picks, Rolling Stone Шаблон:Webarchive, 2008.
  5. Official Web Site "Fricke's Picks, Rolling Stone Шаблон:Webarchive.
  6. Fink, Matt [[[:Шаблон:AllMusic]] Free Beer Tomorrow Review], All Music Guide.