Frank Trousdell’s full music career started getting very seriously in 1978 with a Canadian recording rock band out of Guelph called Copperfield. In 1985 Frank joined The Canadian Country Recording star The Danny Thompson Band as keyboard and Rhythm Guitar and second lead vocal. Then in 1990 Frank assisted on keys and second lead vocal, formulating Brantford’s Southern Rock and “Steve Earl Clone Band”, “The Other Kind”.
The Hammer Magazine of Hamilton Ontario covered Frank Trousdell recording session in 1991, at the famous Grant Ave., Studio’s, (owners Daniel Langois and Bob Doidge). Christine Conroy of The Hammer wrote, “ It’s becoming evident to me that I am in the company of some of the greatest Canadian Musicians”. This session was performed by some of the greats such as Wendell Ferguson formerly of The Tommy hunter show, Richard Bell of Levon Helm and The Band, Janis Joplin’s Full Tilt Boogie Band and The Hawks – Ronnie Hawkins, Al Cross of Big Sugar and Jane Siberry and John Dymond of The Mercy Brothers. Franks single was released nationally then internationally called “Then You Came True”. The release aired modestly across Canada but did receive critical acclaim in countries such as Netherlands, Italy, Germany and England.
Frank Trousdell traveled extensively and performed as “Franklyn Alexander and The Bone Shakers”, in over eighty-seven clubs from one side of Canada to the other during the years 1990 to 1995. He played many Northern, Central and Southwestern Ontario venues while visiting and performing in provinces such as Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec.
After ten years as a Business Consultant and later in 2002, Frank worked as a music career consultant in association with Sound Oven Studios owner Donny Baker and Skip Prokop of Lighthouse, as well affiliated himself with Sexton Records owned by Jeff Burns head of EMI A&R department. Frank is back better than before performing an array of his originals written as early as 1980 to present. He is polished, plays with emotion and energy with the crowd in his focus. His cover tunes suit his style and are selected to match the audience.
Since 2015, Frank joined forces with Parker Booth on drums, Brendan May on guitar, keyboards and Bass. Brendan owner of makenoisemanstudios.com, has co-produced Franks originals compiling two solid albums. This power trio has been performing within the Central Elgin/Middlesex region in establishments as well, doing charity shows raising funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation events.
In 2018 Frank signed a full record contract with bongoboyrecords.com out of New Jersey New York, providing digital worldwide distribution and terrestrial radio/TV airplay throughout the U.S.A. and many countries including Asia, China and Russia. Frank is a member and nominated into The American Music Awards Academy 61st Indie Grammy Awards in 2018. Frank is a member and award winner in World Songwriters Association (WSA) and a member of (ISSA), International Singer Songwriters Association.
