Biography
Who is Black Francis?
Early life and education
Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV was born in Boston, Massachusetts. His father worked as a bar owner, which caused the family to relocate frequently for business reasons. During his youth, his parents introduced him to 1960s folk rock. He began learning to play guitar at a young age using his mother's Yamaha classical instrument. His parents separated twice while he was still in elementary school, and he eventually lived with his mother and a stepfather who was active in the real estate industry.
Formation of the Pixies
After dropping out of college, he moved to Boston with Santiago in 1985. He spent time working in a warehouse while writing lyrics and composing songs on his acoustic guitar. In January 1986, he and Santiago officially formed the Pixies. They recruited bassist Kim Deal through a classified advertisement in a local paper, and drummer David Lovering joined shortly after on a recommendation.
Solo career and reunions
He began his solo career during the band's hiatus and subsequent breakup. In 1993, he released his first solo album under the name Frank Black. He collaborated with Eric Drew Feldman and Joey Santiago on this project. The album focused on themes of science fiction and UFOs, which were subjects he frequently explored. He released his second solo record, Teenager of the Year, the following year.
Birthday and age
Black Francis was born on April 6, 1965, which makes Black 61 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Black shares the date with 49 other famous people.
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