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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">[http://www.hemifran.com/artists_a-b.html#allanfrank] http://www.hemifran.com/artists_a-b.html#allanfrank</ref> It was there that he developed an interest in songwriting.<ref name="Hemifrån" /> Following college, Frank traveled [[Europe]] and formed the short-lived band ''Deliverance'' in [[Hamburg, Germany]].<ref name="Rock Times">[http://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] http://www.rocktimes.de/gesamt/f/allan_frank/the_road_so_far.html</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 1st place for Best Country song in the [[Unisong International Song Contest]].<ref name="Official Site">[http://www.allanfrankmusic.com/] http://www.allanfrankmusic.com</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" />
Frank attended [[Quincy University|Quincy College (now Quincy University)]] where he earned his [[Bachelor of Fine Arts]] in [[theater]].<ref name="Hemifrån">http://www.hemifran.com/artists_a-b.html#allanfrank</ref> It was there that he developed an interest in songwriting.<ref name="Hemifrån" /> Following college, Frank traveled [[Europe]] and formed the short-lived band ''Deliverance'' in [[Hamburg, Germany]].<ref name="Rock Times">http://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</ref><ref>http://www.rocktimes.de/gesamt/f/allan_frank/the_road_so_far.html</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">http://www.allanfrankmusic.com/</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==

===Albums===
===Albums===
* ''The Road So Far'' (2009)
* ''The Road So Far'' (2009)

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Allan Frank
Birth nameFrederick Allan Frank
Born (1950-10-24) October 24, 1950 (age 73)
OriginPeoria, Illinois, United States
GenresAmericana, Country
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2007-present
LabelsApple Farm Music
Websitewww.allanfrankmusic.com

Allan Frank is an American singer, songwriter, and performer from Peoria, Illinois, United States.

Biography

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, Frank 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

Albums

  • The Road So Far (2009)

References

External links

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