The Frank and Walters

The Frank and Walters are an alternative rock band from Cork city in Ireland. The band was founded in 1990 and named in honour of two eccentric Cork characters.

Members

The original band line-up included Paul Linehan (as vocalist/bassist), his brother Niall Linehan (as guitarist), and Ashley Keating (on drums).

Niall Linehan was replaced as guitarist in 2004 by Kevin Pedreschi, who was in-turn replaced by Rory Murphy in 2010. Cian Corbett joined on keyboard duties in 2005.

Career

Signing for the Setanta label in 1991, the group debuted with the album EP1, and the lead track Fashion Crisis Hits New York became an indie hit. The follow-up EP EP.2 was released soon after, which was followed by the band's signing to the Go! Discs label where The Franks partnered with producer Edwyn Collins to record the Happy Busman EP. They found success in the UK, and following a tour in support of Carter USM, an Ian Broudie remix of the LP song After All reached the Top 20 in the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at No. 11, and it also peaked at No. 5 in the Irish chart. The group appeared on BBC Television's Top of the Pops in support of the single.