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Frank Farrell | |
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![]() Farrell outside Hotel Hirschen, Zurich in 1969 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Francis Anthony Farrell |
Born | Birmingham, England | 31 March 1947
Died | 19 July 1997 London, England | (aged 50)
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 a British rock bassist, vocalist, and songwriter. Over a professional career that spanned thirty years he is best known as the bassist of British 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".