Michael Franti And Spearhead

Years active: 1988 - today
Born: 21-04-1966
Birth Palce: Oakland, California, United States
Members: Carl Young, Dave Shul, Manas Itene, Michael Franti


Since his days as a member of the Beatnigs while in his early twenties, Michael Franti grew from an angry young hip-hopper with a political, socially conscious bent (the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, Spearhead) to a man who channeled his seriousness, social unease, and desire for change and merged them with his love for music, particularly old-school R&B, soul, and hip-hop. What he left behind...  [read more]