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Frank Shelley
Frank Shelley was the guitarist and vocalist for the band Sky, which formed in 1978. The group's sound mixed rock with Celtic folk and progressive elements....
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Frank Shelley was the guitarist and vocalist for the band Sky, which formed in 1978. The group's sound mixed rock with Celtic folk and progressive elements. Their 1979 self-titled debut album was followed by 'Sky 2' in 1980 and 'Cadmium' in 1982.
Sky's biggest moment came with the 1980 single 'Getting Too Hot.' The song's success brought the band international attention, though it also drew some criticism from those who questioned their commercial direction or the authenticity of their folk influences. Shelley was known for being firm about his artistic choices.
Shelley had been in a band called The Woolies during the 1960s before Sky. The original Sky lineup included Kevin Peek on bass and vocals, Francis Monkman on keyboards and vocals, and Tristan Fry on drums. The band faced financial trouble and internal disagreements in the early 1980s.
Later years brought personal difficulties for Shelley, including public struggles with addiction and mental health. In 2012, he was arrested for drug possession. Through it all, 'Getting Too Hot' remained his most recognized work.
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