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Rough Francis is a rock band from Burlington, Vermont formed by Bobby, Julian, and Urian Hackney, along with Tyler Bolles. The Hackney brothers originally formed the group in 2008 to pay tribute to the music of their father's (and uncles') early 1970s proto-punk band Death.
May 25, 2021 · Rough Francis is a punk-rock band, from Burlington, founded by three brothers — Bobby (Jr.), Urian and Julian Hackney. After learning later in life that their father and uncles were also in a 1970’s punk band in Detroit, Death, the Hackney brothers began their musical journey in tribute.
- Myra Flynn
Mar 20, 2013 · Built around brothers Bobby, Julian and Urian Hackney, Rough Francis have been holding fast since their inception in 2008, championing a positive and genuine approach to the fuzz-soaked...
Apr 3, 2023 · Another hobby also stems from his father: Hackney plays guitar in the rock band Rough Francis with his two brothers Urian and Bobby Hackney Jr. and bandmate Tyler Bolles. The rock band was...
Aug 23, 2023 · A drummer that's like Urian? They can pick and choose. Daryl Rabidoux. Still, Urian's own musical career might be his wildest ride yet, one that so far is nearly all ascent. Rough Francis, the...
- Chris Farnsworth
"Microwaving" finishes the album in style, with guitarist Julian Hackney ripping out a taut lick before the band gangs up to unleash a punishing groove. The writing and arrangements seem more...
Nov 17, 2023 · The name Rough Francis came from a nickname sometimes used by David Hackney (who had succumbed to cancer in 2000), and in addition to Bobby Jr. on vocals, Julian (aka Jewels Isum Sparks) on guitar, and Urian on drums, the band also includes Steven Hazen Williams on bass and Dylan Giambatista and Paul Comegno on guitars.
