Chris Frantz
Chris Frantz | |
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Fort Campbell, Kentucky, U.S. | |
Occupation(s) | Drummer |
Member of | Tom Tom Club |
Formerly of | Talking Heads |
Spouse(s) |
Charton Christopher Frantz (born May 8, 1951) is an American musician and record producer. He is the drummer for both Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club, both of which he co-founded with wife and Talking Heads bassist, Tina Weymouth.[1][2] In 2002, Frantz was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Talking Heads.[3]
Career
Born in
Frantz and Weymouth formed Tom Tom Club in 1980, when Talking Heads went on hiatus due to Byrne's solo efforts.[2] Weymouth, Frantz, and Jerry Harrison reunited as The Heads for a one-off album called No Talking, Just Head in 1996, featuring a rotating cast of vocalists, including Debbie Harry.[5] He and Weymouth produced the Happy Mondays' 1992 album, Yes Please! and the Scottish group Angelfish's self-titled album, in addition to producing multiple albums for Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers.[6] Frantz and Weymouth also contributed backing vocals and percussion for Gorillaz self-titled debut album.[7][8]
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Health
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Bibliography
- — (21 July 2020). Remain in Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina (Illustrated ed.). St. Martin's Publishing. OL 28244911M.
References
- Allmusic. Retrieved June 13, 2010.
- ^ a b c Jacques, Adam (March 17, 2013). "How We Met: Chris Frantz & Tina Weymouth". The Independent. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- ^ "Talking Heads". Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- ^ Jacques, Adam (March 14, 2013). "How We Met: Chris Frantz & Tina Weymouth". The Independent. Archived from the original on February 4, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ "How the Heads Tried to Move On Without David Byrne With 'No Talking Just Head'". Diffuser.fm. October 8, 2016.
- ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- ^ Kandell, Steve (October 16, 2009). "Chris Frantz on Talking Heads Reunion & More". Spin. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- ^ "Happy Birthday To Fairfield's Chris Frantz". Fairfield Daily Voice. May 8, 2016. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- ^ "Chris Frantz | WPKN Radio". www.wpkn.org. Archived from the original on September 8, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- ^ Poplak, Richard (July 9, 2008). "Island dreams". CBC News. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- ^ Budnick, D., "‘Love’ Stories: Chris Frantz Reflects on Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, the Dead and the Power of Live", Relix, August 3, 2020.
- ^ Blais-Billie, Braudie (April 24, 2018). "Talking Heads' Chris Frantz Announces Memoir". Pitchfork.
- ^ Laing, O., "Remain in Love by Chris Frantz review – the Talking Heads drummer speaks out", The Guardian, July 15, 2020.
- ^ "Rock and Roll Book Club: Chris Frantz's 'Remain In Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina". thecurrent.org. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
- ^ Paul, A., "Chris Frantz on the Rise and Fall of Talking Heads", WSJ, July 31, 2020.
- TheGuardian.com. March 28, 2022.
External links
- Caroline-up's Skype Interview w/Chris Frantz 2013/17/03
- Stay Thirsty's interview w/Chris Frantz
- Chris Frantz's Profile
- Clark Collis (October 13, 2009). "Talking Heads' Chris Frantz on 25 Years of 'Stop Making Sense' and the Possibility of a Heads Reunion". EW.com.
- Chris Frantz discography at Discogs