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Mark Frith (musician)

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Mark Frith
Birth nameMark Frith
OriginWigan, England
GenresRock, Indie
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano, Harmonica, Banjo
Years active2004–present
Websitehttp://www.mark-frith.com/

Mark Frith is an English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, and currently the lead singer of the band The Troubadours.[1]

Music career

Having already written several songs, Frith began looking to put a band together in 2005 in Liverpool, in order to get these tunes to reach the public. He originally began working with a guitarist and after advertising for a bass player and a drummer; 'The Troubadours' were born later that year.

After a few years of heavy touring; including playing V Festival and Tokyo's Summer Sonic Festival, as well as providing support for notable artists such as Paul Weller and The Enemy; Frith disbanded the group in late 2009. During the band's time together they gained a following in both the north of England and Japan. They also released their debut album in Japan in 2008.

Frith has picked up plaudits for his songwriting. In 2008, Paul Weller called him a 'Classic British Songwriter' and the record producer John Leckie declared him 'the best Songwriter I've worked with in 10 years'.[citation needed]

In October 2011, the Troubadours announced they would be getting back to together for a sold out gig at the Liverpool Lomax and, in February 2012, they announced they would be back full-time.

References

  1. ^ "The Troubadours, Video interview and Gimme Love Video". Contactmusic.com. 15 October 2007. Retrieved 4 November 2018.