FranKo

FranKo
OriginSouth London, England
GenresPop rock, Alternative rock, Pop-punk
Years active
  • 2007-2013
  • 2023-present
MembersTommy Bastow
Richard Craker
Chris Gilbertson
Richard "Ricky" Rayner
Past membersBeau Poynts
Websitewww.frankoband.com

FranKo are an English pop/rock/alternative band from South London, England. The group consists of Tommy Bastow (Lead Singer), Richard Craker (vocals/guitars), Chris Gilbertson (Bass/backing vocals)[1] and Richard "Ricky" Rayner on the Drums.[2]

2011 saw them enter the inaugural Online Music Awards, where they were the only entrants selected as finalists in 2 categories by an industry panel. They won 'Best Rock Act 2011' as voted by the public.[3] The second category was 'Best international Unsigned'.

Discography

Albums
Year Title
2010 Vote FranKo
2011 FranKo
Singles
Year Title
2009 Breathe
2009 Night Time
2009 Today
2009 Take A Bow
2010 Love For Fame
2011 Vienna
2012 Eye of the Storm

Band members

  • Tommy Bastow – lead vocals (2007–present)
  • Richard Craker – guitar, vocals (2007–present)
  • Christopher Ian Gilbertson – bass, backing vocals (2007–present)
  • Richard 'Ricky' Rayner – drums (2011–present)
  • Beau Poynts – drums (2007–2011)

References

  1. ^ "UK Teen Group FranKo Launch American Invasion". AntiMusic. 29 July 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
  2. ^ "FranKo". FranKoBand.com. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
  3. ^ "ST HELIER CIDER ONLINE MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS REVEALED!". OnlineMusicAwards.org. 25 June 2011. Retrieved 18 July 2011.