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Franché Coma (born Frank Licata on August 17, 1957) is an American guitarist who has spent most of his life in Lodi, New Jersey. He is best known as the original guitarist for The Misfits. His first recording was a special acetate/single with Mike Morance in 1974. In the fall of 1977, he joined The Misfits as their first guitarist. All of Franché guitar works with the band was recorded in February 1978 during the famous Static Age sessions. He left the band in November 1978. He went on to play guitar with Mike Morance for the band Active Ingredients. At present, Franché is still living in Lodi with his wife and four children. In 2006, Franche` appeared with the current incarnation of the Misfits at [Tony Bennett]'s studio complex in Englewood, New Jersey to perform three songs from the Static Age LP. Currently Franche` Coma is collaborating with Mr. Jim who was the drummer along side of Franche` for the Static Age sessions.
[edit] Discography with Active Ingredients
- Laundramat Loverboy (1980) - Single
- Hyper Exaggeration (1980) - Single
