Uncle Frank

Uncle Frank are Frank Benbini and Naim Cortazzi from Fun Lovin’
Criminals.

Leicester’s Uncle Frank is a band that has developed from roots, soul, big band, and funk to guitar driven melodic rock, always with a splash of pop. Channelling influences from bands like Rival Sons, ZZ Top, Clutch and Lenny Kravitz.
The band has grown, with critical acclaim, performing on tours and festivals with the likes of Paul Heaton (Beautiful South, The Housemartins), Glastonbury rockers Reef, and Craig Charles and his Funk and Soul tours. They have headlined and been featured artists at many festivals such as Y- Not, Looe, Summer Sundae, Simon Says and The Great Estate Festival as well as touring regularly in the USA.
The highlight of 2022 was performing MainStage at London’s 02 Dome and Manchester AO Arena.
Significant radio play also helped to elevate the band with playlisting on regional radio, spot plays on many national radio stations including BBC Radio 2, 6 Music and BBC Introducing and commercial stations