Frank Funaro Explained

Frank Funaro
Birth Date:1958 6, df=yes
Genre:Alternative rock
Post-grunge
Rock
Occupation:Musician
Instrument:Drummer, Percussionist, Background Vocalist
Label:Enigma Records/EMI Records
Cooking Vinyl (2003–present)
Associated Acts:Camper Van Beethoven, Del Lords, Cracker, The Dictators, The Brandos, Dion DiMucci, The Little Kings

Frank Funaro (born June 23, 1958) is an American drummer who has played with Del Lords, The Brandos, Camper Van Beethoven, Joey Ramone, The Dictators, Cracker, Nils Lofgren & Dion DiMucci.

Funaro collaborated with Joey Ramone on his first solo record Don't Worry About Me on four tracks.[1]

In 1994, Funaro accompanied former Del Lords member Scott Kempner and legendary vocalist Dion DiMucci to form the Little Kings.[2]

Funaro joined the lineup of his current band, Cracker, in 1998.[3] Funaro replaced prior touring drummer Johnny Hott after the release of Cracker's album The Golden Age in 1996.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Everett True. Hey Ho Let's Go: The Story Of The Ramones: The Story of The Ramones . 17 May 2010 . Omnibus Press . 978-0-85712-060-1 . 528 .
  2. Book: Larry Lehmer. The Day the Music Died: The Last Tour of Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens. 1 September 2003. Music Sales Group. 978-0-8256-7287-3. 204–.
  3. Book: Peter Buckley. The Rough Guide to Rock. 2003. Rough Guides. 978-1-84353-105-0. 245–.
  4. Book: Pete Crigler. Keeping It Tight in the Old Dominion: A History of Virginia Rock Music. April 2010. Dog Ear Publishing. 978-1-60844-414-4. 54–.