Frank Farrell (musician)
Frank Farrell | |
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Farrell outside Hotel Hirschen, Zurich in 1969 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Francis Anthony Farrell |
| Born | 31 March 1947 Birmingham, England |
| Died | 19 July 1997 (aged 50) London, England |
| Genres | Pop, pop rock, disco |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, guitar, piano, accordion, harmonica, backing vocals |
| Years active | 1963–1997 |
| Labels | Mercury Records (UK) A&M Chrysalis Records (UK) |
Francis Anthony Farrell (31 March 1947 – 19 July 1997) was an English rock bassist, vocalist, and songwriter. Over a professional career that spanned thirty years he is best known as the bassist of English rock band Supertramp and for his musical association with Leo Sayer. Farrell co-wrote the song "Rosie Had Everything Planned" with Roger Hodgson while with Supertramp and a number of songs with Sayer including the worldwide chart hit "Moonlighting".