Thompson reformed the Pixies in 2004 and continues to release solo records and tour as a solo artist. His use of atypical meter signatures, loud–quiet dynamics and distinct preference for live-to-two-track recording in his career as a solo artist give him a distinct style within alternative rock.Īs frontman of the Pixies, his songs (such as 'Where Is My Mind?' and 'Debaser') received praise and citations from contemporaries, including Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Nirvana's Kurt Cobain. His cryptic lyrics mostly explore unconventional subjects, such as surrealism, incest and biblical violence, along with science fiction and surf culture. His vocal style has varied from a screaming, yowling delivery as lead vocalist of the Pixies to a more measured and melodic style in his solo career. He re-adopted the name Black Francis in 2007. After releasing two albums with record label 4AD and one with American Recordings, he left the label and formed a new band, Frank Black and the Catholics. Following the band's breakup in 1993, he embarked on a solo career under the name Frank Black. He is best known as the frontman of the influential alternative rock band Pixies, with whom he performs under the stage name Black Francis. He was the 16th overall pick in the 2000 draft by the New York Mets before being traded to Cleveland.Black Francis( Frank Black )【 256 songs in total 】 Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV (born April 6, 1965) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. Traber led LMU to three consecutive West Coast Conference Championships en route to being named second-team All-America by Collegiate Baseball following his junior year. "We want him to keep progressing as a reliever and he's 100-percent on board." "Billy's gonna be in the bullpen and on our club, Wedge said prior to Friday's victory over the Reds. Myette strained his right quad muscle during fielding practice on Wednesday and will start the season on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 26, leaving Traber as the Indians newest reliever. In the end, though, a bite from the injury bug made the decisive verdict. Was he going to fill his final bullpen spot with right-hander Aaron Myette or southpaw Billy Traber? CINCINNATI - Manager Eric Wedge returned to Ohio for the Tribe's two-game exhibition series against the Reds with just one decision left to make.
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