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Frank Sidebottom was the stage name and persona of the English comedian and… Read Full Bio ↴Frank Sidebottom was the stage name and persona of the English comedian and musician Chris Sievey (1956–2010).
The character was instantly recognisable by his spherical head, styled like an early Max Fleischer cartoon. This was initially made from papier-mâché, but later rebuilt out of fibreglass.
Frank, usually dressed in a 1950s-style sharp suit, was portrayed as an aspiring pop star from the village of Timperley near Altrincham, Greater Manchester. His character was optimistic, enthusiastic, and seemingly unaware of his failings. Although seemingly middle-aged, he still lived at home with his mother, to whom he made frequent references. His mother was apparently unaware of her son's popularity. Frank sometimes had a sidekick in the form of "Little Frank", a hand puppet who was otherwise a perfect copy of Frank.
Comedy character Mrs Merton started out as Frank's sidekick on his radio show "Radio Timperley", and the similarity of the characters is evident, exuding a sense of great ambition which belies a domestic lifestyle in the north of England. Sidebottom's former "Oh Blimey Big Band" members include Mark Radcliffe and Jon Ronson, and his driver was Chris Evans.
The character was instantly recognisable by his spherical head, styled like an early Max Fleischer cartoon. This was initially made from papier-mâché, but later rebuilt out of fibreglass.
Frank, usually dressed in a 1950s-style sharp suit, was portrayed as an aspiring pop star from the village of Timperley near Altrincham, Greater Manchester. His character was optimistic, enthusiastic, and seemingly unaware of his failings. Although seemingly middle-aged, he still lived at home with his mother, to whom he made frequent references. His mother was apparently unaware of her son's popularity. Frank sometimes had a sidekick in the form of "Little Frank", a hand puppet who was otherwise a perfect copy of Frank.
Comedy character Mrs Merton started out as Frank's sidekick on his radio show "Radio Timperley", and the similarity of the characters is evident, exuding a sense of great ambition which belies a domestic lifestyle in the north of England. Sidebottom's former "Oh Blimey Big Band" members include Mark Radcliffe and Jon Ronson, and his driver was Chris Evans.
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Frank Sidebottom Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Frank Sidebottom:
Airplay Breakfast time again Switch on your radio Playing all the to…
Being For The Benefit Of Mr Kite For the benefit of Mr. Kite There will be a…
Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite For the benefit of Mr. Kite There will be a…
Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kyte For the benefit of Mr. Kite There will be a…
Electricity its a god awful small afair for the girl with a…
Guess Who's Been on Match of the Day The Alty! The Alty! The Alty! The Alty! ...I've been on…
Hit the North Hit the North My Cat says eeeee-ack Hit the North 95% of hay…
Oh Come All Ye Faithful Oh, come ye O come ye to Bethlehem Come and behold him Born…
Panic Oh! There′s panic on the streets of Timperley Between the po…
The Monopoly Song Oh! Hotel on Mayfair ive got a hotel on Park Lane,…
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@RobRidleyLive
I sang on stage with him at Timperly Labour Club in 1994, after winning the raffle. He thought I worked for MI5. I miss him so much.
@ninjabuttocks
RobRidleyLive it would have been so cool to meet him
@djdoolittle1315
RobRidleyLive respek m8
@thenobullshtchannel8768
We miss you Frankie baby!!! Fantasticks!!! Outstanding!! Remarkable!!! ... thank you
@Keepbuyingmusic
Nobody quite like Frank for putting a smile on your face. Lucky enough to have seen him a few times, loved it every time and miss his fantastic take on life and music. RIP Chris.
@sharonjones873
oh what a joy Frank is, wonderful :)
@carpypark
There's a taste in. Me mouth. And a smell up. Me nose. LOL
@spongebobsquareponce4821
Frank sidebottom, 1 in a million..
@steveritt
Saturday 20th June is international Frank Sidebottom day. See Facebook for details...
@TECHNOIR
Ooh Bugger, I didn't know that - means I missed it, now that is bobbins :( 2022 here we come! Come on Frank!