Fran Sheehan
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Fran Sheehan is an American
rock musician best known for being the bass player in the early incarnation of the rock band Boston
.
Fran was perhaps the most experienced musician in the original lineup of Boston
. He had been gigging with his dad since he was 5 years old, & majored in vocals at the New England Conservatory Of Music. Fran dropped out of school to pursue a professional musical career.
Fran met Sib Hashian
and that led to his bass player role in Boston shortly after the band signed a recording contract in 1975. Following the departure of several other original members of the Boston line-up, Fran was let go from the band midway through the sessions for Boston's Third Stage
album in the early 80's, (he did receive a songwriting credit for "Cool the Engines"). After leaving Boston, Fran (along with two other ex-band members) sued Tom Scholz
, before settling out of court.
After leaving the Band, Fran made several guest appearances, including Hallelujah
with Sammy Hagar
and The Waboritas
.
In August 2007, Fran along with other previous members of the band, appeared on stage at the Brad Delp
Tribute Show held at the Bank of America Pavilion
in Boston.
Fran no longer plays professionally after he injured his hand in a biking accident.
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rock musician best known for being the bass player in the early incarnation of the rock band Boston
Boston (band)
Boston is an American rock band from Boston, Massachusetts that achieved its most notable successes during the 1970s and 1980s. Centered on guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter, and producer Tom Scholz, the band is a staple of classic rock radio playlists...
.
Fran was perhaps the most experienced musician in the original lineup of Boston
Boston (band)
Boston is an American rock band from Boston, Massachusetts that achieved its most notable successes during the 1970s and 1980s. Centered on guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter, and producer Tom Scholz, the band is a staple of classic rock radio playlists...
. He had been gigging with his dad since he was 5 years old, & majored in vocals at the New England Conservatory Of Music. Fran dropped out of school to pursue a professional musical career.
Fran met Sib Hashian
Sib Hashian
John "Sib" Hashian is a drummer who was a member of the rock band Boston during their first and most successful lineup. Hashian currently lives in Lynnfield, Massachusetts. Sib is of Armenian descent.-Boston years:...
and that led to his bass player role in Boston shortly after the band signed a recording contract in 1975. Following the departure of several other original members of the Boston line-up, Fran was let go from the band midway through the sessions for Boston's Third Stage
Third Stage
Third Stage is the third album by American rock band Boston released September 23, 1986 on MCA Records. The album was recorded at Tom Scholz's Hideaway Studio over a six-year period "between floods and power failures"...
album in the early 80's, (he did receive a songwriting credit for "Cool the Engines"). After leaving Boston, Fran (along with two other ex-band members) sued Tom Scholz
Tom Scholz
Donald Thomas "Tom" Scholz is an American rock musician, songwriter, guitarist, pianist, inventor, and mechanical engineer, best known as the founder of the hard rock band Boston. He is also the inventor of the Rockman guitar amplifier...
, before settling out of court.
After leaving the Band, Fran made several guest appearances, including Hallelujah
Live: Hallelujah
- Song Information :* The "Hallelujah" track included here is the same studio track included on 2002's "Not 4 Sale".- Tracklist :# "Shaka Doobie " - 3:30#* originally from Hagar's "Ten 13" album....
with Sammy Hagar
Sammy Hagar
Sam Roy "Sammy" Hagar , also known as The Red Rocker, is an American rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Also sings Country Music....
and The Waboritas
The Waboritas
The Waboritas is the name of Sammy Hagar's backup band, though they are frequently and more recently referred to as "The Wabos". They were formed in 1997 and have been active ever since...
.
In August 2007, Fran along with other previous members of the band, appeared on stage at the Brad Delp
Brad Delp
Bradley E. Delp was an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Boston. Delp was known for his vocal histrionics, and especially his high range.-Early life:...
Tribute Show held at the Bank of America Pavilion
Bank of America Pavilion
Bank of America Pavilion is a Live Nation-owned outdoor amphitheater located in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The seating capacity is approximately 5,000. It was originally known as Harbor Lights Pavilion until 1999 when Live Nation purchased the venue and sold the naming rights to FleetBoston...
in Boston.
Fran no longer plays professionally after he injured his hand in a biking accident.