Frank Funaro (born June 23, 1958) is an American drummer who has played with Del Lords, The Brandos, Camper Van Beethoven, Joey Ramone, The Dictators, Cracker, Nils Lofgren & Dion DiMucci.

Frank Funaro
Funaro performing in July 2006
Funaro performing in July 2006
Background information
Born (1958-06-23) 23 June 1958 (age 65)
GenresAlternative rock
Post-grunge
Rock
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Drummer, Percussionist, Background Vocalist
LabelsEnigma Records/EMI Records
Cooking Vinyl (2003–present)
Websiteiplaythedrums.com

Funaro collaborated with Joey Ramone on his first solo record Don't Worry About Me on four tracks.[1]

In 1994, Funaro accompanied former Del Lords member Scott Kempner and legendary vocalist Dion DiMucci to form the Little Kings.[2]

Funaro joined the lineup of his current band, Cracker, in 1998.[3] Funaro replaced prior touring drummer Johnny Hott after the release of Cracker's album The Golden Age in 1996.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ Everett True (17 May 2010). Hey Ho Let's Go: The Story Of The Ramones: The Story of The Ramones. Omnibus Press. p. 528. ISBN 978-0-85712-060-1.
  2. ^ Larry Lehmer (1 September 2003). The Day the Music Died: The Last Tour of Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens. Music Sales Group. pp. 204–. ISBN 978-0-8256-7287-3.
  3. ^ Peter Buckley (2003). The Rough Guide to Rock. Rough Guides. pp. 245–. ISBN 978-1-84353-105-0.
  4. ^ Pete Crigler (April 2010). Keeping It Tight in the Old Dominion: A History of Virginia Rock Music. Dog Ear Publishing. pp. 54–. ISBN 978-1-60844-414-4.