Francis Monkman claim/query re. M&F.
Posted: 26 Oct 2023, 11:19
On a Shadows related facebook group, someone is making the truly bizarre claim that Francis Monkman played keyboards for Marvin and Farrar in July 1972.
Since this seems unlikely and, as I say, bizarre, perhaps someone here can give their thoughts on the matter? As far as I am aware, Francis only played keyboards live with 'The Shadows' briefly in May 1977. Prior to this, certainly in 1972, he was guitarist and keys player in Curved Air. As far as I am aware, Pat Carol played keyboards with Marvin and Farrar. Sadly, as we all know, Francis is no longer with us and therefore unable to confirm or deny this unusual claim.
Whilst I don't claim to be an expert with an infallible knowledge of such things, this (facebook claim) is the first I have ever heard of this and have never seen any photographic evidence or otherwise.
I have deliberately not named the Shadows f/b group or the person making the claim.
Since this seems unlikely and, as I say, bizarre, perhaps someone here can give their thoughts on the matter? As far as I am aware, Francis only played keyboards live with 'The Shadows' briefly in May 1977. Prior to this, certainly in 1972, he was guitarist and keys player in Curved Air. As far as I am aware, Pat Carol played keyboards with Marvin and Farrar. Sadly, as we all know, Francis is no longer with us and therefore unable to confirm or deny this unusual claim.
Whilst I don't claim to be an expert with an infallible knowledge of such things, this (facebook claim) is the first I have ever heard of this and have never seen any photographic evidence or otherwise.
I have deliberately not named the Shadows f/b group or the person making the claim.