The Michael Moon Band was an American, New York–based alternative rock group, active in the late 1990s. Michael Moon was the stage name for Michael Anthony Franano. Franano, formerly from the bands The Front and Bakers Pink and The Michael Moon Band released one pop album in 1998 titled, You.[1] The Michael Moon Band made a cameo appearance under the name Michael Moon/El Flamingo Band in the Woody Allen / Miramax film, Celebrity, performing the single "Chanel No. 5" in a club scene while Kenneth Branagh dances with Charlize Theron.[2][3][4] Franano was also credited for writing, composing and performing the music on Lynn's Wake, an independent film and winner of the Best Short Screenplay in the Atlantic City Film Festival in 1999.[5][6]
Michael Moon | |
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 Michael Moon | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | New York, New York, United States |
| Genres | Rock, pop rock, alternative rock |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Mutiny Records, Warner Bros. Records, Sire Records |
Band members
edit- Michael Moon (Franano) – Vocals, Guitars, drum programming
- Murphy Occhino – Drums, Vocals
Additional personnel
edit- Mark Eddinger – Piano, Keyboards
- Andy Burton – Keyboards
- Chris DeLisa – Drums
Discography
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Albums
edit- You, (1998, Mutiny Records)[7]
Release Date: Nov 03, 1998
Format: CD
Record Label: Mutiny Records
UPC: 600238001925
Genre: Rock
References
edit- ^ Michael Moon Profile on Mutiny Records Via Archive.org. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
- ^ Michael Franano Interview. Sugar Buzz Magazine. By Geordie Pleathur. Retrieved January 6, 2012.
- ^ Michael Moon Profile on IMDB Retrieved March 10, 2012.
- ^ Celebrity Full Cast Listing on IMDB Retrieved March 10, 2012.
- ^ Lynn's Wake Movie Synopsis, Katinasossiadis.com, Retrieved March 10, 2012.
- ^ Lynn's Wake Crew, Archive.org. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^ Michael Moon's "You", Discogs.com