Fran Smith, Jr.

Fran Smith Jr.
at The Spectrum – Philadelphia – This was one of Fran's very first shows with The Hooters – Photo By Sam Cali
Background information
Genres	Rock
Occupation(s)	Musician, Producer
Instruments	Bass
Years active	1978-present
Associated acts	The Hooters

Fran Smith Jr. is a bass guitarist and vocalist from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area best known for his 30 year gig with the Philadelphia based rock group The Hooters. Smith has also maintained a career as a recording artist in his own right, as well as a producer for other artists. He is the father of singer-songwriter Graham Alexander.

Smith has toured as Paul McCartney in Beatlemania, a celebration of The Beatles. He also played the part of Carlo Cannoli in Tony and Tina’s Wedding, a long running off-Broadway comedy. From his own recording studio he has produced many successful projects for artists such as Joe Piscopo and Flo & Eddie of The Turtles.

In 1995, Smith released the solo CD For No Apparent Reason, as Rory Kunkle.

In 2005, he released Man Meets Machine, Fran Smith Jr and the Ten Cent Millionaires

In 2016, he released Mystic County, Fran Smith Jr