Francis
An American musician known for soul, R&B, and piano jams, influenced by New Orleans artists like Dr. John and the Meters.
Neal Francis (born Neal Francis O’Hara; September 4, 1988) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. He released his first album, Changes, in 2019, followed by In Plain Sight on ATO Records in 2021, and Return To Zero on March 14, 2025.
Quick Facts
- Birth name
- Neal Francis O'Hara
- Born
- 4 September 1988
- Birthplace
- Livingston, New Jersey, U.S.
- Occupation
- Singer
- songwriter
- musician
- Years active
- 2018–present
- Genre
- Psychedelic rock
- rock
- indie rock
- R&B
- Instrument
- Vocals, keyboards
- Label
- ATO Records, Karma Chief Records
Lore & Background
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Did You Know?
- Neal Francis began studying piano at age four and played boogie-woogie under Erwin Helfer by age 12.
- He once lived in the parsonage of St. Peter's United Church of Christ while recording his second album, In Plain Sight.
- His first band was called the Reverend Funk Connection, formed during high school.
- In Plain Sight was recorded entirely on analog tape between September and December 2020 using TASCAM machines.
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