Francis Dunnery
English musician and songwriter
Born
December 25th, 1962
62 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent figure in the British music scene, became known as the lead guitarist and vocalist of the band It Bites, which gained recognition in the late 1980s. The band released the acclaimed album 'Once Around the World' in 1988, showcasing a blend of progressive rock and pop. After leaving It Bites, embarked on a solo career, releasing several albums. Also engaged in writing music for various artists and contributed to projects spanning different genres, demonstrating versatility as a musician. Dunnery's work as a producer and songwriter for other artists further solidified his presence in the music industry.
Lead vocalist and guitarist of It Bites
Album 'Once Around the World'
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