Frankie Emerson
Background information
Birth nameFrankie A. Emerson
Born (1972-05-22) May 22, 1972
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresPsychedelic, experimental, shoegaze, avant-garde, folk rock, indie rock
Instrument(s)Guitar, bass guitar, piano, clarinet, banjo, etc.
Years active2000–present
LabelsBomp! Records, TVT Records, Tee Pee Records, A Recordings,

Frankie Emerson, also known as Frankie Teardrop, is an American indie multi-instrumentalist, best known as a current member and for his work with the neo-psychedelic rock band, The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

The Brian Jonestown Massacre

Emerson with the Brian Jonestown Massacre in 2010

Emerson joined The BJM in March, 2000, and is notable for his twelve-string guitar and various other contributions, playing lead guitar on the song "When Jokers Attack", among others, and co-writing "You Have Been Disconnected".

The Brian Jonestown Massacre in 2004

Spindrift

Emerson is a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, keyboards, percussion) and original member of the music line-up of the neo-psychedelic rock band, Spindrift.[1]

Other projects

Emerson has also contributed to other American rock bands; The Situation and playing bass for neo-psychedelic rock band, The Cold War Direction.

References

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