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Wayne Franklin (aka The Russian)

What do you do:

The guy’s have brought me in as lead singer and I’m working my own magic on the lyrics at the moment. I have unpredictable tendencies when I’m on a stage and anything could happen! I love getting the crowd going! When I’ve mastered the songs you’ll see the real showmanship side of me.

Favourite Up-Lift song:

I love Into the Deep because of the mad electro sounds and the ambient nature of the record but I got to say I’m looking forward to banging out Wishing Well because it’s a true epic.



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Dream band:

I’d have to have Keith Moon on drums (my dad’s influence when I was younger!). Then I’d have John Squire from the stone roses, Lead guitar no question in my mind it would be Mark Knopfler, that boy doesn’t need lyrics the guitar does the singing. Lead vocals is a toughie because Freddy Mercury was just awesome, but then again I’m an Oasis fan so Liam Gallagher would have to have a place, I don’t know? In reality I’d change my mind all the time depending what mood I’m in.

Favourite Film:

Bravo two zero.

Favourite TV show:

I love my Simpson’s, Top gear, Match of the day, Shameless

Favourite Food:

Give me a roast dinner any day! Northern lads love gravy!

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Favourite Band:

Oasis.

Favourite Drink:

Now you're talkin’. I’m a huge whisky fan so Famous Grouse/Bell’s but apart from that I really do drink anything.

Equipment

I don’t need too many bit’s and bobs and to be honest all I got is a mic and an amp with various sizes and powered speakers, but I do feel a shopping trip coming on because I like my gadgets.