- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 6, 1965
- Place of Birth
- Boston, Massachusetts
Frank Black
Black Francis (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 backing 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 melodical style in his solo career. His cryptic lyrics mostly explore unconventional subjects, such as surrealism, incest and Biblical violence, along with science …
Filmography
moviePixies - Rock en Seine 2024
2024 · Self
moviePixies - Olympia, Paris
2023 · Self
movieFreakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr.
2021 · himself
movieUnknown Brood
2016
Pixies - Lollapalooza Argentina 2014
moviePixies - Lollapalooza Argentina 2014
2014 · Himself
moviePixies à l'Olympia - ARTE Live Web
2013
moviePixies - Live at iTunes Festival
2013
moviePixies: 6Music In Concert
2013
movieSound City
2013 · Self
tvBerlin Live
2011 · Self - Performer
movieThe Magnificent Tati
2009 · Self
tvNPR Tiny Desk Concerts
2008 · Self
tvLil' Bush
2007 · Lil' Satan (voice)
tvSeven Ages of Rock
2007 · Self
tvTim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
2007 · Self (voice)
moviePixies : Live At The Paradise In Boston
2006
moviePixies - Acoustic : Live In Newport
2006 · himself
movieCoachella
2006 · Self - Pixies
moviePixies Acoustic & Electric Live
2006
movieloudQUIETloud: A Film About the Pixies
2006 · Himself
moviePixies - Sell Out
2005 · Himself
moviePixies - Rock en Seine 2005
2005 · Black Francis
moviePixies: Gouge
2004 · Frank Black
moviePlacebo: Soulmates Never Die: Live in Paris 2003
2003 · vocal / guitar
movieGigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)
2003 · Self
movieDavid Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration
1997 · Self - Special Guest
movieDavid Bowie: An Earthling at 50
1997 · Self - Live on Stage with Bowie
movieFreaks, Nerds & Weirdos
1994 · Self
moviePixies: Live at Brixton Academy 1991
1991
moviePixies: Live in Utrecht
1990
moviePixies: Live at The Town & Country
1988 · Black Francis
Pixies - BBC 6 Music Festival 2022
moviePixies - BBC 6 Music Festival 2022
— · Self