Artist description An eclectic song writer, Severe gravitates to lyrical imagery and vocal harmony. Also known to belt-out extreme guitar leads amid the lulling, surreal melodies. Subject to swings of mood, tone and texture, with songs of many genres.

Music Style Rock Pop Alternative

Musical Influences Janis Joplin, The Monkeys, The Beatles, Elton John, Simon and Garfunkel, Blood Sweat and Tears, Neil Sedaka, Chicago, Triumph, Rush, Zeppelin, Doobie Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Clapton, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Andrean Belew, Bob Marley, Rolling Stones, Yes, The Who, Smithereens, SRV, U2, Pogues, Paul Weller, Kinks, Black Crows, Deep Purple, Peter Gabriel, Genesis, Aerosmith, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Sound Garden, John Lee Hooker, BB King, Buddy Guy, Stan Getz

Artist History Writing, recording and performing off-and-on for the last fifteen years. Small shows, keeping a low profile (hermit-like), bursting public on occasion.

Group Members Frank Severe is Frank Severe.

Instruments Vocals; Electric, Accoustic and Bass Guitar; Electric and Accoustic Keyboards, Drums and Sequencing

Albums Mood Swings; Naive; Frank Severe Vol. 1, 2, 3, & 4; Severely Yours

Location Chicago, IL - USA

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