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The Franks are a three -piece British- Pop Soul Band from London and Auckland, formed in 2010. They were discovered by a Music Manager while jamming at a rehearsal studios Kings Cross, in London. Their debut album Love Drunk Soul is due for release later in the year. Their First Single 'Lies' is due for release March 12th 2012.

History
Jon, Kaleb and Tane - the band had been performing individually for several years as musicians. In 2009, The Franks met through a Gospel Choir performance in London. They discovered that when they just sang together they were creating a big Soul sound. They then went on to jam together and the following year, were discovered by a music manager at a rehearsal studio in Kings Cross. They each went on to front a track with the other two singers echoing sections, splitting the songs into three part harmonies.

The debut album "Love Drunk Soul" from The Franks features a number of original tracks written by the band, including their first single "Lies" as well as tracks "Heart on Fire", "Top of the Bottom" and "Take a Long Look".

In 2011 they made a number of public appearances, opening The Kitsch Lounge Riot at Cafe de Paris London, and performing at Floriditas, Ronnie Scotts and Madame JoJos.

Members

 * Jonathan "Jon" Rattenbury, from Essex
 * Kaleb McKane, from Newcastle
 * Tane Tari, from New Zealand

Gigs 2011

 * Madame JoJos, London 21st November 2011
 * Cafe de Paris, London 10th November 2011
 * Floriditas, Soho London 4th October 2011
 * Ronnie Scotts, London 14th September 2011