FranKo

FranKo
Origin	South London, England
Genres	Pop rock, Alternative rock, Pop-punk
Years active	2007-2013 2023-present
Members	Tommy Bastow Richard Craker Chris Gilbertson Richard "Ricky" Rayner
Past members	Beau Poynts
Website	www.frankoband.com

FranKo are an English pop/rock/alternative band from South London, England. The group consists of Tommy Bastow (Lead Singer), Richard Craker (vocals/guitars), Chris Gilbertson (Bass/backing vocals) ^[1] and Richard "Ricky" Rayner on the Drums. ^[2]

2011 saw them enter the inaugural Online Music Awards, where they were the only entrants selected as finalists in 2 categories by an industry panel. They won 'Best Rock Act 2011' as voted by the public. ^[3] The second category was 'Best international Unsigned'.

Discography

Albums

Year	Title
2010	Vote FranKo
2011	FranKo

Singles

Year	Title
2009	Breathe
2009	Night Time
2009	Today
2009	Take A Bow
2010	Love For Fame
2011	Vienna
2012	Eye of the Storm

Band members

• Tommy Bastow – lead vocals (2007–present)
• Richard Craker – guitar, vocals (2007–present)
• Christopher Ian Gilbertson – bass, backing vocals (2007–present)
• Richard 'Ricky' Rayner – drums (2011–present)
• Beau Poynts – drums (2007–2011)

References

1. "UK Teen Group FranKo Launch American Invasion". AntiMusic. 29 July 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
2. "FranKo". FranKoBand.com. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
3. "ST HELIER CIDER ONLINE MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS REVEALED!". OnlineMusicAwards.org. 25 June 2011. Retrieved 18 July 2011.

External links

• Official website