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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Allan Frank
| name = Allan Frank
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| birth_name = Frederick Allan Frank
| background = solo_singer
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1950|10|24}}
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| birth_name = Frederick Allan Frank
| origin = [[Peoria, Illinois]], U.S.
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1950|10|24}}
| origin = [[Peoria, Illinois]], U.S.
| genre = [[Americana (music)|Americana]]<br>[[Country music|country]]
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| occupation = Singer, songwriter, musician
| genre = [[Americana (music)|Americana]]<br>[[Country music|country]]
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| instrument = Vocals, guitar
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| occupation = Singer, songwriter, musician
| years_active = 2007–present
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| instrument = Vocals, guitar
| years_active = 2007–present
| label = Apple Farm Music
| label = Apple Farm Music
| website = {{URL|allanfrankmusic.com}}
| website = {{URL|allanfrankmusic.com}}
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==Biography==
==Biography==
Frank attended [[Quincy University|Quincy College (now Quincy University)]] where he earned his [[Bachelor of Fine Arts]] in theater.<ref name="Hemifrån">{{cite web|url=http://www.hemifran.com/artists_a-b.html#allanfrank|title=Artists A Hemifrån – Gut Music For All People|publisher=Hemifran.com|accessdate=2013-11-03}}</ref> It was there that he developed an interest in songwriting.<ref name="Hemifrån"/> Following college, he traveled Europe and formed the short-lived band ''Deliverance'' in [[Hamburg]], Germany.<ref name="Rock Times">{{cite web|url=https://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rocktimes.de%2Fgesamt%2Ff%2Fallan_frank%2Fthe_road_so_far.html|title=Google Translate|publisher=Translate.google.com|accessdate=2013-11-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rocktimes.de/gesamt/f/allan_frank/the_road_so_far.html|title=ROCKTIMES – CD-Review/Allan Frank – The Road So Far|publisher=Rocktimes.de|date=September 13, 2010|accessdate=2013-11-03}}</ref> After the disbanding of ''Deliverance'', he relocated to Los Angeles where he began working in the [[Aerospace]] and [[defense (military)|Defense]] industry while still writing songs in his spare time.<ref name="Rock Times"/> He retired from the Aerospace industry and began songwriting full-time.<ref name="Hemifrån"/>
Frank attended [[Quincy University|Quincy College (now Quincy University)]] where he earned his [[Bachelor of Fine Arts]] in theater.<ref name="Hemifrån">{{cite web|url=http://www.hemifran.com/artists_a-b.html#allanfrank|title=Artists A Hemifrån – Gut Music For All People|publisher=Hemifran.com|access-date=2013-11-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181020191942/http://www.hemifran.com/artists_a-b.html#allanfrank|archive-date=October 20, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was there that he developed an interest in songwriting.<ref name="Hemifrån"/> Following college, he traveled Europe and formed the short-lived band ''Deliverance'' in [[Hamburg]], Germany.<ref name="Rock Times">{{cite web|url=https://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rocktimes.de%2Fgesamt%2Ff%2Fallan_frank%2Fthe_road_so_far.html|title=Google Translate|access-date=2013-11-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rocktimes.de/gesamt/f/allan_frank/the_road_so_far.html|title=ROCKTIMES – CD-Review/Allan Frank – The Road So Far|publisher=Rocktimes.de|date=September 13, 2010|access-date=2013-11-03}}</ref> After the disbanding of ''Deliverance'', he relocated to Los Angeles where he began working in the [[Aerospace]] and [[defense (military)|Defense]] industry while still writing songs in his spare time.<ref name="Rock Times"/> He retired from the Aerospace industry and began songwriting full-time.<ref name="Hemifrån"/>


In 2000, Frank won first place for Best Country song in the [[Unisong International Song Contest]].<ref name="Official Site">{{cite web|url=http://www.allanfrankmusic.com|title=Allan Frank Music|publisher=Allan Frank Music|accessdate=2013-11-03}}</ref> In 2007 he began working his own material, and in 2009 he released his first full-length album entitled ''The Road So Far'' on the independent label, Apple Farm Music.<ref name="Rock Times"/>
In 2000, Frank won first place for Best Country song in the [[Unisong International Song Contest]].<ref name="Official Site">{{cite web|url=http://www.allanfrankmusic.com|title=Allan Frank Music|publisher=Allan Frank Music|access-date=2013-11-03}}</ref> In 2007 he began working his own material, and in 2009 he released his first full-length album entitled ''The Road So Far'' on the independent label, Apple Farm Music.<ref name="Rock Times"/>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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* [https://www.myspace.com/allanfrankmusic MySpace page]
* [https://www.myspace.com/allanfrankmusic MySpace page]
* [https://www.facebook.com/allanfrankmusic Facebook page]
* [https://www.facebook.com/allanfrankmusic Facebook page]

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[[Category:Americana musicians]]
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[[Category:American male singer-songwriters]]
[[Category:American male singer-songwriters]]
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[[Category:Singer-songwriters from Illinois]]
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Latest revision as of 04:56, 15 November 2021

Allan Frank
Birth nameFrederick Allan Frank
Born (1950-10-24) October 24, 1950 (age 73)
OriginPeoria, Illinois, U.S.
GenresAmericana
country
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2007–present
LabelsApple Farm Music
Websiteallanfrankmusic.com

Frederick Allan Frank (born October 24, 1950) is an American singer, songwriter, and performer from Peoria, Illinois.

Biography[edit]

Frank attended Quincy College (now Quincy University) where he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in theater.[1] It was there that he developed an interest in songwriting.[1] Following college, he traveled Europe and formed the short-lived band Deliverance in Hamburg, Germany.[2][3] After the disbanding of Deliverance, he relocated to Los Angeles where he began working in the Aerospace and Defense industry while still writing songs in his spare time.[2] He retired from the Aerospace industry and began songwriting full-time.[1]

In 2000, Frank won first place for Best Country song in the Unisong International Song Contest.[4] In 2007 he began working his own material, and in 2009 he released his first full-length album entitled The Road So Far on the independent label, Apple Farm Music.[2]

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

  • The Road So Far (2009)

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Artists A Hemifrån – Gut Music For All People". Hemifran.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2018. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c "Google Translate". Retrieved November 3, 2013.
  3. ^ "ROCKTIMES – CD-Review/Allan Frank – The Road So Far". Rocktimes.de. September 13, 2010. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
  4. ^ "Allan Frank Music". Allan Frank Music. Retrieved November 3, 2013.

External links[edit]

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