# Fran Smith Jr. > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Fran_Smith_Jr. > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Fran_Smith_Jr..md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran_Smith_Jr. > Source revision: 1314422558 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|American rock musician}} {{Use mdy dates|date=June 2022}} {{for|the American sports executive|Fran Smith (publicist)}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Fran Smith Jr. | image = 2022 Lieder am See - The Hooters - Fran Smith Jr - by 2eight - 9SC5337.jpg | caption = Smith performing with [The Hooters](/source/The_Hooters) in 2022. | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1952|07|17}} | birth_place = [Philadelphia](/source/Philadelphia), Pennsylvania, U.S. | instrument = Bass, vocals | genre = [Rock](/source/Rock_music) | occupation = Musician, record producer | years_active = 1978–present | associated_acts = [The Hooters](/source/The_Hooters) | website = }} '''Fran Smith Jr.''' (born July 17, 1952) is an American bass guitarist and vocalist, best known for his 30-year gig with the Philadelphia-based rock group [The Hooters](/source/The_Hooters). Smith has also maintained a career as a recording artist in his own right, as well as a producer for other artists.{{cite web|url=http://www.fransmithjr.net/bio.html|title=Fran Smith Jr.net (biography)|date=November 2, 2009|accessdate=December 28, 2010|archive-date=November 9, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109180257/http://www.fransmithjr.net/bio.html|url-status=dead}} Smith has toured as [Paul McCartney](/source/Paul_McCartney) in ''[Beatlemania](/source/Beatlemania_(musical))'', a celebration of [The Beatles](/source/The_Beatles). He also played the part of Carlo Cannoli in ''Tony and Tina's Wedding'', a long running off-Broadway comedy. From his own recording studio he has produced many successful projects for artists such as [Joe Piscopo](/source/Joe_Piscopo) and [Flo & Eddie](/source/Flo_%26_Eddie) of [The Turtles](/source/The_Turtles). [[File:Franssmith.jpg|thumb|Fran Smith Jr. at [The Spectrum](/source/Wachovia_Spectrum)]] In 1995, Smith released the solo CD ''For No Apparent Reason'', as Rory Kunkle. In 2005, he released ''Man Meets Machine'', Fran Smith Jr and the Ten Cent Millionaires In 2016, he released ''Mystic County'' on his son Graham Alexander's Odeon label.{{Cite news|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/Music-impresario-has--found-the-future----in-Camdens-past.html|title=Impresario has found the future -- in Camden's legendary musical past|last=Riordan|first=Kevin|date=March 24, 2017|work=Philly.com|access-date=2017-12-21}} ==Discography== *Johnny's Dance Band – ''Love Wounds, Flesh Wounds'' (1978 – Windsong Records) (Vinyl Only – No CD) {{cite web |title=Johnny's Dance Band – Love Wounds, Flesh Wounds (1978, Vinyl) |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/5675552-Johnnys-Dance-Band-Love-Wounds-Flesh-Wounds |access-date=2025-10-01 |website=Discogs |publisher=Discogs}} *Nan Mancini & JDB – ''It's A Man's World'' (1979 – Windsong Records) (Vinyl Only – No CD) {{cite web |title=Nan Mancini & J.D.B. – It's A Man's World (1979, Vinyl) |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/6700134-Nan-Mancini-JDB-Its-A-Mans-World |access-date=2025-10-01 |website=Discogs |publisher=Discogs}} *[The Hooters](/source/The_Hooters) – ''Zig Zag'' (1989 – Columbia Records){{cite web |url=http://www.hootersmusic.com/discography.php |title=The Hooters (discography) |accessdate=December 28, 2010 |archive-date=June 6, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190606165405/http://hootersmusic.com/discography.php |url-status=dead }} *Roger Waters ''("The Wall")'' Live in Berlin -- (July 21, 1990) *The Hooters – ''Out Of Body'' (1993 – MCA Records) *The Hooters – ''Live! In Germany'' (1994 – MCA Records) (European Only CD Release) *Rory Kunkle (Fran Smith Jr.) – ''For No Apparent Reason'' (1995){{cite web |url=http://www.fransmithjr.net/solo.html |title=Fran Smith Jr.net (Solo) |date=November 2, 2009 |accessdate=December 28, 2010 }} *Largo – ''Largo'' (1998) – Mercury Records {{cite web |title=Largo – Largo (1998, CD, Album) |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/1000130-Largo-Largo |access-date=2025-10-01 |website=Discogs |publisher=Discogs}} *''"Beyond the Palace",'' chapter reference dedicated to Fran Smith Jr., -- (author, Gary Wein -- release date May, 2003) *Fran Smith Jr. & The Ten Cent Millionaires – ''Man Meets Machine'' (2005) *The Hooters – ''Time Stand Still'' (Neo Records – 2007 European Release)
(Megaforce / MRI Associated Labels – 2008 USA Release) *The Hooters – ''Five By Five'' (Neo Records -2010 Release) *Fran Smith Jr – ''Mystic County'' 2016 *"The Goldbergs" series, appearance on the episode entitled, ''"The Hooters"'' -- (original air date January 17, 2018) ''*The Hooters were also honored with induction to The Philadelphia "Walk of Fame" -- (October 23, 2019)'' ==Other contributions== * Blake Thompson – Blake Thompson (5 Song CD EP) (1990) TC Records – (Fran Smith Jr. – Bass Guitar) {{cite web |title=Blake Thompson – Blake Thompson (1990, CD, EP) |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/13699460-Blake-Thompson-Blake-Thompson |access-date=2025-10-01 |website=Discogs |publisher=Discogs |quote=Credits include Fran Smith Jr. – Bass Guitar.}} * [Glen Burtnik](/source/Glen_Burtnik) – Palookaville (1996) Deko Records (Fran Smith Jr. – Background Vocals) {{cite web |title=Glen Burtnik – Palookaville (1996, CD, Album) |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/5152842-Glen-Burtnik-Palookaville |access-date=2025-10-01 |website=Discogs |publisher=Discogs |quote=Personnel includes Fran Smith Jr. – Backing Vocals.}} * Orange & Black – Baldwin Drive (2008) Zip Records (Fran Smith Jr. – Bass) {{cite web |title=Orange & Black – Baldwin Drive (2008, CD, Album) |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/7643489-Orange-Black-Baldwin-Drive |access-date=2025-10-01 |website=Discogs |publisher=Discogs |quote=Credits include Fran Smith Jr. – Bass.}} * Scott Philipp – Just Another Day (2008) Joint Chiefs Records (Fran Smith Jr. – Adviser to Craig Simon producer) *Craig Simon and the vintage "The test of time" (2012) Fran Smith Jr. Bass {{cite web |title=Scott Philipp – Just Another Day (2008, CD, Album) |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/15987473-Scott-Philipp-Just-Another-Day |access-date=2025-10-01 |website=Discogs |publisher=Discogs |quote=Credits list Fran Smith Jr. as Adviser to Producer Craig Simon.}} *Smash Palace, Extended Play, Live from the Auction House *Dar Williams – Emerald *David Uosikkinen – In The Pocket-Sessions, In The Pocket Live *Graham Alexander – Repeat Deceiver, Graham Alexander *TJ Tindall – TJ Tindall's East Coast *Clayton West *Livvie Forbes – CHRONIC 2016 ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== {{Commonscat}} {{The Hooters}} {{authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Smith, Fran Jr.}} Category:American rock bass guitarists Category:Living people Category:Guitarists from Philadelphia Category:American male bass guitarists Category:The Hooters members Category:1952 births --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Fran Smith Jr.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran_Smith_Jr.) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran_Smith_Jr.?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.