Frankie Emerson

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.

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,

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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