Frank Sidebottom

Frank Sidebottom was an absolutely fantastic singer songwriter musician type person. He released four albums and a variety of EPs. He was best known for his public appearances in the Manchester area, as well as his comedic music output.

He was portrayed by Chris Sievey.

Fictional Biography
Sidebottom was born in Timperly approximately 35 years ago. He lived with his mother, and recorded music in his shed. This music made Frank into a world famous star. He also lived with Little Frank, a cardboard puppet, who thinks Frank is bobbins.

History
Frank Sidebottom was created in 1984 as John Smith, a fancy dress costume used by Chris Sievey for a party. The character's name was eventually changed to Frank Sidebottom, and began appearing in material promoting The Freshies' and Sievey's solo work. Eventually he broke off from this 'mascot' image, and was signed to Regal Zonophone, on which he released 3 low charting EPs before being dropped.

Despite the low success rate of these EPs, Frank had developed a cult following which allowed him to tour the country with The Oh Blimey Band. He was eventually signed to In Tape, where he would release music for the remainder of his career. At this same time he began to make frequent television and radio appearances, furthering his reputation more-so.

Following a failed attempt to create a more professional sound for The Oh Blimey Band, Frank began to perform solo, and as the 1990s closed, ceased making public appearances altogether.

It was't until December of 2005 when Frank would return to public life, when he began to perform live once again. In 2006 he got his second television show Frank Sidebottom's Proper Telly Show, and in 2008 released 'Magical Timperley Tour ' a short film about his hometown. When Chris Sievey died on 21st of June 2010, as did the Frank character.

Discography
Albums


 * Fantastic Tales (1987)
 * 5:9:88 (1988)
 * 13:9:88 (1988)
 * Radio Timperley C-60 (1990)
 * Soundreel A (2005)
 * Cease & Desist (2019) [MiniAlbum]

EPs


 * Frank's Summer Special (1985)
 * Frank's Firm Favorites (1985)
 * Sings Frank's Firm Favorites (1985)
 * Sci-Fi (1986)
 * Christmas Is Really Fantastic (1986)
 * Salutes The Magic of Freddie Mercury And Queen And Also Kylie Minogue (You Know,.... Her Off "Neighbours") (1987)
 * Timperley (1987)
 * Little Frank And The Beastie Puppets, Frank Sidebottom - We’re Gonna To Write Some Invitations ‎(1988)
 * Medium Play (1990)
 * Frank's Free Fantasic Footy Flexi (1990)
 * The Sidebottoms - Panic (1993)

Compilations


 * Fairly Fantastic Xmas Box of Goodies (1990)
 * Soundreel A (1992)
 * Frank Sidebottom's ABC & D... The Best Of... (1999)
 * Bits & Bobbins	(2005)
 * Firm Favourites (2006)
 * E,F,G & H CD (2009)
 * Fantastic Show Biz Box Set (2010)
 * Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story (2019)