The Frank and Walters, an alternative rock band from Cork city in Ireland, were founded in 1989 by Paul Linehan (vocals and bass), his brother Niall Linehan (guitar), and Ashley Keating (drums). Named after two eccentric Cork characters, the band signed with Setanta Records in 1991 and released their debut EP EP1, featuring the indie hit "Fashion Crisis Hits New York". They followed up with EP2 before moving to Go! Discs and partnering with producer Edwyn Collins for the Happy Busman EP. Their breakthrough came with the single "After All", which peaked at Number 11 on the UK Singles Chart and Number 5 in Ireland, supported by appearances on BBC Television's Top of the Pops. After a hiatus, The Frank and Walters returned with Grand Parade in June 1997, followed by Beauty Becomes More Than Life in 1998 and Glass in October 2000. In 2004, Niall Linehan left the band and was replaced by Kevin Pedreschi, who himself was later replaced by Rory Murphy in 2010. The Frank and Walters continued to release albums, including A Renewed Interest in Happiness in February 2006 and Greenwich Mean Time in March 2012. Notable singles from this period include "Miles And Miles" (September 2006) and "Indie Love Song" (February 2012). The band also embarked on several tours, including a 20th-anniversary celebration for Trains, Boats and Planes in September 2012.
