The true story of Frank Sidebottom: Chris Sievey / Freshies

Frank Sidebottom was the superstar character created by Manchester musician and writer Chris Seavey. Chris had previously been in a band called The Freshies and had a hit with ’I’m In Love With The Girl On The Manchester Virgin Megastore Check-out Desk’. Frank lived with his Mum (Mrs Sidebottom) in Timperley and had some famous people working with him, including future Radio DJs Mark Radcliffe and Chris Evans and Mrs Merton (aka Caroline Aherne). This is the untold story of Frank’s early days in a London pub called The Cricketers. ** Can you help me make more videos? *** Even a pound or two would help me pay for the equipment and software I need: • One-off “cup of coffee“ via PayPal: • Monthly Patreon subscription: My equipment: Camera: Sony R AKA-FGP1 Ultra HD 4K Action Cam USA: UK: Office