Chris Frantz was born on this day in 1951, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, USA. He got together with David Byrne at The Rhode Island School of Design where they formed a band called the Artistics before it expanded and became Talking Heads – he was the drummer. Tina Weymouth, Frantz’s girlfriend was also at the school and she joined the band two years down the line as their bassist. After Talking Heads disbanded, the three remaining band members formed the Tom Tom Club and among other projects, he and Tina provided backing vocals and percussion on the Gorillaz debut album.
He’s regarded as a decent drummer by all accounts – an essential element of the TH sound and vibe. Still married to Tina, he has published a memoir - Remain in Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina. Happy Birthday Mr Frantz!
Because it was the first thing that sprang to mind …
He’s regarded as a decent drummer by all accounts – an essential element of the TH sound and vibe. Still married to Tina, he has published a memoir - Remain in Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina. Happy Birthday Mr Frantz!
Because it was the first thing that sprang to mind …
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