Rough Francis Releases Highly Anticipated EP

"…a new EP of original material, Introducing … Rough Francis, suggests rock ’n’ roll innovation really does run in the family. 'Don’t Look Back' leads off with big, juicy, Townshend-esque guitar sustains ringing out over Bobby Hackney Jr.’s manic howl." -Dan Bolles, Seven Days

Burlington, VT- In the early ‘70s, three brothers—Dannis, David, and Bobby Hackney—began playing quick-tempo, high-velocity hard rock as the revolutionary Detroit band “Death.” Heavily influenced by the wild on-stage antics, politically tinged lyrics, and kick-in-the-face raw rock of fellow Detroit bands MC5 and the Stooges, Death unknowingly helped create the genre of punk rock that later hit the music world full-force. Ahead of their time, Death, never reached their moment in the spotlight until…

Fast forward to 2009.  Already well steeped in the hardcore and punk scene since youth and inspired by the power and magnitude of their father’s recordings, the sons of Death (literally), joined friends Steven Hazen Williams and Dylan Giambatista initially as a way to commemorate the music and put Death on the map.  However, the talent and chemistry between these five quickly progressed from this mission to become the catchy, new wave garage sound the band embodies today.

With the eager support of notable acts like Jello Biafra of Dead Kennedys, Jack White of The White Stripes, and rapper/producer Mos Def, this four-song EP entitled “Introducing… Rough Francis” is turning heads in an unprecedented way. The much-anticipated release, which is both limited and hand-numbered was released March 16^th, 2010.

“We’re so excited to get this EP out.  Our entire journey so far has been just incredible and it feels great to have so much support from our friends and family.  When we were recording this album, we really went back to our roots.  We channeled some of our major influences and really liked the direction it carried us in." 

The Burlington, Vermont based band will be hosting local album release parties at Nectar’s on Friday, March 19th and Monkey House on Saturday, March 27th.  To herald the release of their new album, Rough Francis will join Death for an East Coast tour slated for spring 2010. An up-to-date list of confirmed shows will be released in the coming months. Check Myspace.com/RoughFrancis for updates.

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Rough Francis - Waiting Rough Francis - Don't Look Back Rough Francis - Hangin On Rough Francis - Blind Pigs

Check out Rough Francis on NPR: http://www.npr.org/

Read album review at: http://www.7dvt.com/