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Andrew F

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Andrew Franks
Born (1990-12-28) December 28, 1990 (age 33)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
GenresPop rock
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Drums, guitar
Years active2008–present
LabelsNewboy Productions
Websiteandrew-f.com[dead link]

Andrew F (born December 28, 1990) is a Canadian Pop/Rock singer and songwriter born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Early life

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Andrew F started playing the drums at the age of 14 when he joined his first band Thirty Years' War. He has also been frontman for a few other pop punk bands.

Music

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Andrew F released his debut single "The End" which ended up becoming a huge success, peaking at Number 10 on the Canadian Hot 100 based on the large number of digital downloads, which was certified gold by the Music Canada months later.[1] He first worked on demos at Music Center Canada Recording Studios with producer Daron Schofield, but later on all turned out into full production recordings, which would be on his debut album Reckless Abandon. The album was released on May 22, 2008, and the whole entire album was written and sung by Andrew F alone. Andrew F's style of music is Pop, Rock, Folk, and Acoustic. He also plays drums, and the guitar (both acoustic and electric).[2] In 2012, Andrew F joined a newly formed rock band called The Ashley Hundred.[3]

Discography

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Albums

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Year Information Canada[4]
2008 Reckless Abandon
  • First studio album
  • Released: May 22, 2008
  • Label: Newboy Productions
  • Format: CD
71

Singles

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Year Title Chart Positions[5] Album
CAN
2008 "The End" 10 Reckless Abandon

References

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  1. ^ Gold & Platinum Certifications, musiccanada.com
  2. ^ "andrew-f.com". Archived from the original on October 22, 2008. Retrieved December 16, 2008.
  3. ^ "Bio".
  4. ^ Top 100 Albums in Canada[usurped] , jam.canoe.ca
  5. ^ Canadian Hot 100 peak position, acharts.us
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