England's Tales of the Council House Kid: Francis Dunnery

In this episode, I’m joined by musician and songwriter Francis Dunnery for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation. 

Francis Dunnery is best known as the lead singer and guitarist for the British prog-pop band It Bites. After leaving the band in 1990, he launched a diverse solo career, releasing over ten original albums spanning progressive rock, pop, folk, R&B, and blues. A versatile musician, Dunnery has also worked extensively as a sideman and musical contributor for major artists, including Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin), Carlos Santana, Lauryn Hill, Chris Difford (Squeeze) James Sonefeld (Hootie and The Blowfish and Ian Brown (The Stone Roses).

We talk about growing up in 1970s Britain, nostalgia, memory, creativity, and how those experiences have shaped his new project, England’s Tales of the Council House Kid. From music and storytelling to youth, ageing, and the moments that define us, this is a thoughtful, funny, and honest chat with an artist still very much following his own path.

For details of the Feb '26 tour and links to Francis's website see below;

https://francisdunnery.com/

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