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.
Timperley Blues
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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Greasy Belcher
I’m yet to see Frank do anything less than wonderful.
Jeff Jolly
I was in Timperley yesterday about the time of your comment and you are right... even his statue is wonderful !
Cheers. :¬)
pavedoh
It's impossible to listen to this and not feel happy.
Jeff Jolly
You know you do, you really do ;-)
Ignoble Surfer
There isn't a cure for the Timperley cyan.