many! Aretha, Donny Hathaway, Curtis Mayfield, Sam Cooke, Cat Stevens, Patty, Beatles, Stones, Sly and the Family, The Staple singers, Motown, Otis Redding, Otis Rush, Gospel (all-Grew up in the Church) Dr. Lena McLin(my second mother and mentor), and many, many more...
Sounds Like
I sound like me-I've heard that I remind people of different artists depending on the song-but I'm comfortable sounding like me-whoever that is!
who do you think I sound like? that would be good fireside chats...
I am originally from Chicago where I opened for the likes of: Koko Taylor, Isaac Hayes, Dennis Miller, Orlando Jones, and R. Kelly to name a few. I have be a featured artist for "Soul Nite" Chicago and opened up for Bernie Mac on several occasions for his filmed comedy show at Milt Triniers.
I worked with R. Kelly for a spell-that was entertaining-stories for another day...and have collaborated with many singer/songwriters both east and west and enjoyed it very much.
Now I am working on originals and performing at places in NYC (the groove, the bitter end, Cafe' Wha?, and more.) You can also hear me doing some work on my good friend's album, Malik Yusef. His album on Universal records is, "The Great Chicago Fire, a Cold Day in Hell". He's been calling me "Frankie Blue Eyes" since we came up together at the Cotton Club and that's how you'll find me. You may recognize Malik from his work on albums such as, Carl Thomas, Erica Badu, Twista, Common, and more.
I have recently put a band together and we are in the process of rehearsals. I am an equity actor/singer as well and have most recently worked on a musical now starring Stephanie Mills and Melba Moore called, "If this Hat Could Talk"...I audition regularly for both film, tv, theatre, and musicals.
So watch for upcoming shows-I will post them on this site and thanks for checking me out!
Flesz (on my friends page) is good friend-check out his site-he writes some good stuff....loved collaborating with him-he's also an actor and playwright and I had the pleasure of working in one of his Stage plays called, "Valerie Loves Me"...you can visit his myspace account or look up Lincoln head productions...you can view a clip of it there....
ha...I am not coming to NY anytime soon, unless something really interesting and urgent jumps off in short time, then I'm there. All is well otherwise, and you must know that I think about what Frankie does in NY all the time. How do you walk the dog with no grass lol!
Hahhahaha Thanks for that, that's what happens when I'm rushing lol... Yes I had a great time in Chi-Town : ) Loved it can't wait to go back : ) Have a great weekend, God Bless!
HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU AND YOURS. MANY OF YOU HAVE BEEN SUPPORTING OUR THURSDAY NIGHT CLUB EVENTS AT VARIOUS DIFFERENT CLUBS IN BROOKLYN - LATINOS SPORT LOUNGE & ROCKWELLS............
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WERE ASKING ALL OF OUR PERFORMING ARTISTS FRIENDS TO COME DOWN AND BLESS THE MIKE :-D
Teena Marie you sang your face off Mama. Girl I had to hold on to my seat you killed it girl. Well I told u I was going to find u a dancing elephant and i did..... lol Love Ya Girl smooches
Hello! Frankie, It's been ages. Just wanted to stop by and wish you a very, Happy Birthday! Hope all is going great in your world. Many blessings, ~Louise
