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	This duo begain when [[Frank ~~O’Neill~~]] first met with [[Tony Camilleri]] who had won with the 1974 edition with It-Tieġ tan-Neputija. They discovered that both played at the same venue..on different days. So they decided to join forces and instantly clicked.		This duo begain when [[Frank O'Neill]] first met with [[Tony Camilleri]] who had won with the 1974 edition with It-Tieġ tan-Neputija. They discovered that both played at the same venue..on different days. So they decided to join forces and instantly clicked.

	As a duo Frank and Tony covered many artists inc Beatles, Stones, Dylan etc. In one Folk Festival Frank had three songs pass so he sang one. ''Dgħajsa Lewn Ħamran''. Tony sang ''X'rat il-Gardjola'' and [[Carmelo Borg]] sang ''Imħabba f’Kemmuna'' which later we recorded as a duo.		As a duo Frank and Tony covered many artists inc Beatles, Stones, Dylan etc. In one Folk Festival Frank had three songs pass so he sang one. ''Dgħajsa Lewn Ħamran''. Tony sang ''X'rat il-Gardjola'' and [[Carmelo Borg]] sang ''Imħabba f’Kemmuna'' which later we recorded as a duo.

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	==Duo==		==Duo==

			[[File: tonyfrank.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\| Frank O’Neill and Tony Camilleri]]

	This duo begain when [[Frank O’Neill]] first met with [[Tony Camilleri]] who had won with the 1974 edition with It-Tieġ tan-Neputija. They discovered that both played at the same venue..on different days. So they decided to join forces and instantly clicked.		This duo begain when [[Frank O’Neill]] first met with [[Tony Camilleri]] who had won with the 1974 edition with It-Tieġ tan-Neputija. They discovered that both played at the same venue..on different days. So they decided to join forces and instantly clicked.

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	==Present==		==Present==
	Presently Frank is working on new artworks for a future exhibition and also collaborating with [[Joe George Micallef]] in creating soundtracks for documentaries,first being ‘Maltese Survivor’ shown lately on [[Net Tv]]. They write songs and record at Joe George studios. In April 2015 Joe George has launched his [[MICS RADIO]] a community radio for [[Rabat]] [[Malta]] and surrounding areas.		Presently Frank is working on new artworks for a future exhibition and also collaborating with [[Joe George Micallef]] in creating soundtracks for documentaries,first being ‘Maltese Survivor’ shown lately on [[Net TV]]. They write songs and record at Joe George studios. In April 2015 Joe George has launched his [[MICS RADIO]] a community radio for [[Rabat]] [[Malta]] and surrounding areas.

	Frank is give his contribute with a programe too. His last musical contributions have been for the [[L-Għanja tal-Poplu 2015]], a festival that's close to his heart as Frank have contributed to it as a Presenter, Singer, Author, Composer and Judge.		Frank is give his contribute with a programe too. His last musical contributions have been for the [[L-Għanja tal-Poplu 2015]], a festival that's close to his heart as Frank have contributed to it as a Presenter, Singer, Author, Composer and Judge.

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	As a duo Frank and Tony covered many artists inc Beatles, Stones, Dylan etc. In one Folk Festival Frank had three songs pass so he sang one. ''Dgħajsa Lewn Ħamran''. Tony sang ''X'rat il-Gardjola'' and [[Carmelo Borg]] sang ''Imħabba f’Kemmuna'' which later we recorded as a duo.		As a duo Frank and Tony covered many artists inc Beatles, Stones, Dylan etc. In one Folk Festival Frank had three songs pass so he sang one. ''Dgħajsa Lewn Ħamran''. Tony sang ''X'rat il-Gardjola'' and [[Carmelo Borg]] sang ''Imħabba f’Kemmuna'' which later we recorded as a duo.

	Tony and Frank became very popular because of TV programes like ''Kantina Folk'' which launched [[~~The~~ Greenfields]] and many artistes. At the same time he joined a band called [[Razzamajazz]] which mainly played Dixieland style..in fact he played banjo as well as guitar.		Tony and Frank became very popular because of TV programes like ''Kantina Folk'' which launched The [[Greenfields]] and many artistes. At the same time he joined a band called [[Razzamajazz]] which mainly played Dixieland style..in fact he played banjo as well as guitar.

	Frank was the only Maltese as the rest of this six piece band were British servicemen. They were also very popular and played all the Service Venues, RAF, ARMY NAVY, ships, aircraft and even an Aircraft Carrier. This carried on till 1979 when the services left for good. Frank also did some stints on [[BFBS Radio]] during Folk Programes. Thanks to this connection he was given the opportunity to record an album ''Man of Galilee'' in their studios with the [[Stella Maris College Boys Choir]] and [[Young People’s Orchestera]]. Frank had written and composed the songs previously and they told the story of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus in a simple melodic way. The irony was that while they were recording this album, the studios were being dismantled around us..it was 1978 and the album would be released in 1979 the Year of the Child.		Frank was the only Maltese as the rest of this six piece band were British servicemen. They were also very popular and played all the Service Venues, RAF, ARMY NAVY, ships, aircraft and even an Aircraft Carrier. This carried on till 1979 when the services left for good. Frank also did some stints on [[BFBS Radio]] during Folk Programes. Thanks to this connection he was given the opportunity to record an album ''Man of Galilee'' in their studios with the [[Stella Maris College Boys Choir]] and [[Young People’s Orchestera]]. Frank had written and composed the songs previously and they told the story of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus in a simple melodic way. The irony was that while they were recording this album, the studios were being dismantled around us..it was 1978 and the album would be released in 1979 the Year of the Child.

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	Formed original band [[Harlequin's Bluff]] in 1969 with [[Joe Camilleri]], [[Andre Grimaud]], [[Patrick Camilleri]] and [[Isabelle Mamo Dingli]] in 1970. He played percussion but found that the guitar was his instrument and as soon as he learned a couple of chords Frank started writing music. Frank think that he must have written over three hundred songs.		Formed original band [[Harlequin's Bluff]] in 1969 with [[Joe Camilleri]], [[Andre Grimaud]], [[Patrick Camilleri]] and [[Isabelle Mamo Dingli]] in 1970. He played percussion but found that the guitar was his instrument and as soon as he learned a couple of chords Frank started writing music. Frank think that he must have written over three hundred songs.

	When the band's instruments were stolen, the band disentegrated. A year later he met up with [[Brian Cefai]] and together we formed the duo [[Checkmates]]. They really clicked as both Brian and Frank could harmonise and so no one was really the main vocalist.		When the band's instruments were stolen, the band disentegrated. A year later he met up with [[Brian Cefai]] and together they formed the duo [[Checkmates]]. They really clicked as both Brian and Frank could harmonise and so no one was really the main vocalist.

	They played in many venues and were quite popular as that was the era of Folk music ESP with Simon and Garfunkel, the Seekers, Bob Dylan etc. Unfortunately they went separate ways as Brian joined the [[Jesus of Nazzareth Choir]] and pursued studies in Classic Music and eventually formed the [[Amadeus Choir]] Before that they had participated in a few festivals inc the first [[The Malta Folk Song Contest]] organized by [[Jove Enterprises]] in 1973 with the song by himself ''M’Hemmx Għalfejn Ħafna Kliem''.		They played in many venues and were quite popular as that was the era of Folk music ESP with Simon and Garfunkel, the Seekers, Bob Dylan etc. Unfortunately they went separate ways as Brian joined the [[Jesus of Nazzareth Choir]] and pursued studies in Classic Music and eventually formed the [[Amadeus Choir]] Before that they had participated in a few festivals inc the first [[The Malta Folk Song Contest]] organized by [[Jove Enterprises]] in 1973 with the song by himself ''M’Hemmx Għalfejn Ħafna Kliem''.

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	==Duo==		==Duo==
	This is when Frank first met with [[Tony Camilleri]] who had won with the 1974 edition with ''It-Tieġ tan-Neputija''. We discovered that we both played at the same venue..on different ~~days’~~. So they decided to join forces and instantly clicked. As a duo Frank and Tony covered many artists inc Beatles, Stones, Dylan etc. In one Folk Festival Frank had three songs pass so he sang one. ''Dgħajsa Lewn Ħamran''. Tony sang ''X'rat il-Gardjola'' and [[Carmelo Borg]] sang ''Imħabba f’Kemmuna'' which later we recorded as a duo.		This duo begain when [[Frank O’Neill]] first met with [[Tony Camilleri]] who had won with the 1974 edition with It-Tieġ tan-Neputija. They discovered that both played at the same venue..on different days. So they decided to join forces and instantly clicked.

	Tony ~~and~~ Frank ~~became very popular because of TV programes like~~ ''~~Kantina Folk~~'' ~~which launched [[The Greenfields]]~~ and ~~many artistes. At the same time he joined a band called~~ [[~~Razzamajazz~~]] which ~~mainly played Dixieland style..in fact he played banjo~~ as ~~well as guitar~~.		As a duo Frank and Tony covered many artists inc Beatles, Stones, Dylan etc. In one Folk Festival Frank had three songs pass so he sang one. ''Dgħajsa Lewn Ħamran''. Tony sang ''X'rat il-Gardjola'' and [[Carmelo Borg]] sang ''Imħabba f’Kemmuna'' which later we recorded as a duo.

	Frank ~~was the only Maltese as the rest of this six piece band were British servicemen. They were also~~ very popular and played all the Service Venues, RAF, ARMY NAVY, ships, aircraft and even an Aircraft Carrier. This carried on till 1979 when the services left for good. Frank also did some stints on [[BFBS Radio]] during Folk Programes. Thanks to this connection he was given the opportunity to record an album ''~~Man of Galilee~~'' ~~in their studios with the~~ [[~~Stella Maris College Boys Choir~~]] and [[~~Young People's Orchestra~~]]. Frank had written and composed the songs previously and they told the story of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus in a simple melodic way. The irony was that while we were recording this album, the studios were being dismantled around us.~~.it was 1978 and the album would be released~~ in ~~1979 the Year of the Child~~.		Tony and Frank became very popular because of TV programes like ''Kantina Folk'' which launched [[The Greenfields]] and many artistes. At the same time he joined a band called [[Razzamajazz]] which mainly played Dixieland style..in fact he played banjo as well as guitar.

	In the ~~meantime Tony~~ and ~~Frank had released ''It-Tieġ tan-Neputija'' and ''Rajt Ma' Rajtx''~~ and ~~these were~~ an ~~instant hit~~. This was ~~followed by~~ ''~~Imħabba f’Kemmuna~~'' ~~and ''Ma'Nħallikx'' a song used by~~ [[~~Air Malta~~]]~~’s Advert~~ and ~~played on~~ [[~~BBC TV~~]] ~~on prime time~~.		Frank was the only Maltese as the rest of this six piece band were British servicemen. They were also very popular and played all the Service Venues, RAF, ARMY NAVY, ships, aircraft and even an Aircraft Carrier. This carried on till 1979 when the services left for good. Frank also did some stints on [[BFBS Radio]] during Folk Programes. Thanks to this connection he was given the opportunity to record an album ''Man of Galilee'' in their studios with the [[Stella Maris College Boys Choir]] and [[Young People’s Orchestera]]. Frank had written and composed the songs previously and they told the story of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus in a simple melodic way. The irony was that while they were recording this album, the studios were being dismantled around us..it was 1978 and the album would be released in 1979 the Year of the Child.

	In 1975 Tony and Frank joined the [[Aurora Folk Group]] from [[Gozo]] and participated in the ''Letterkenny Folk Festival'' in Ireland and were voted the most popular country.		In the meantime Tony and Frank had released ''It-Tieġ tan-Neputija'' and ''Rajt Ma' Rajtx'' and these were an instant hit. This was followed by ''Imħabba f’Kemmuna'' and ''Ma'Nħallikx'' a song used by [[Air Malta]]’s Advert and played on [[BBC TV]] on prime time.

			In 1975 Tony and Frank joined the [[Aurora Folk Group]] from [[Gozo]] and participated in the Letterkenny Folk Festival in Ireland and were voted the most popular country.

	This was followed by many other International Festivals in Libya, Tunisia etc. In 1977 Frank took a group of youngsters who sang in the same festival.		This was followed by many other International Festivals in Libya, Tunisia etc. In 1977 Frank took a group of youngsters who sang in the same festival.

	1978 was a special year as besides our popularity in Malta we were requested in Canada. Having joined the folklore group [[Viva Malta]] we were asked to participate in the ''Edmonton Commonwealth Games'' which for the first time introduced the ''Commonwealth Cultural Fest''. They met groups from all over the globe inc Australia, Canada, N.Zealand, Africa etc.		1978 was a special year as besides our popularity in Malta they were requested in Canada. Having joined the folklore group [[Viva Malta]] they were asked to participate in the Edmonton Commonwealth Games which for the first time introduced the Commonwealth Cultural Fest. They met groups from all over the globe inc Australia, Canada, N.Zealand, Africa etc.

	The group was very popular as we had a repertoire which made it easy to intermingle with most participants. After the end of the games we went down to Toronto and USA to entertain our fellow Maltese who received us enthusiastically. So popular were we that Tony and Frank were Invited back to Toronto the following year 1979.		The group was very popular as they had a repertoire which made it easy to intermingle with most participants. After the end of the games they went down to Toronto and USA to entertain our fellow Maltese who received us enthusiastically. So popular were that Tony and Frank were Invited back to Toronto the following year 1979.

	[[~~File: tonyfrank.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\| Frank O’Neill and Tony Camilleri~~]]		The following years they took part in other Festivals inc the [[Malta Song Festival]] with European Girl which was the year when Malta stopped participating in Eurovision.

	~~The following years they took part~~ in ~~other Festivals inc the [[~~Malta ~~Song Festival]]~~ with ''~~European Girl~~'' which ~~was~~ the ~~year when~~ Malta ~~stopped participating in Eurovision~~.		In 1982 another Commonwealth Festival was held in Brisbane Australia and Tony and Frank joined Viva Malta once more in this brilliant and unforgettable celebration. They also visited Maltese Communities in Sydney and Melbourne performing and entertaining with our repertoire.We also recorded our first cassette ''L-Ittra'' which sold out in Australia in the first days. ''L-Ittra'' had placed second in the [[Malta International Festival 1981.

	In 1982 another Commonwealth Festival was held in Brisbane Australia and Tony and Frank joined Viva Malta once more in this brilliant and unforgettable celebration. We also visited Maltese Communities in Sydney and Melbourne performing and entertaining with our repertoire.We also recorded our first cassette ''L-Ittra'' which sold out in Australia in the first days. ''L-Ittra'' had placed second in the [[Malta International Festival 1981]].		Tony and Frank joined [[Charles City Gatt]], [[Joe Grech]], and others to take part in a Festival in Algeria in 1984. So many events. Tony and Frank sang in many big events and were the last singers to sing in the show near the [[Monument tal-Ħelsien]] as the Union Jack went down and the Maltese flag was hoisted up.

	Tony and Frank joined [[Charles ''City'' Gatt]], [[Joe Grech]], and others to take part in a Festival in Algeria in 1984. So many events. Tony and Frank sang in many big events and were the last singers to sing in the show near the [[Monument ~~Tal~~-Ħelsien]] as the Union Jack went down and the Maltese flag was hoisted up.

	In 1986 Tony and Frank decided to part their ways. After 11 interesting and exciting years it was time for a change. Frank pursued a solo career and played in Hotels, Pubs and local venues using more new technology such as Midi realtime. He also expanded my horizons and started developing a show for children which, besides live music included Art, Puppetry and a little. Magic. Frank still involved in these shows ESP for Fund Raising.		In 1986 Tony and Frank decided to part their ways. After 11 interesting and exciting years it was time for a change. Frank pursued a solo career and played in Hotels, Pubs and local venues using more new technology such as Midi realtime. He also expanded my horizons and started developing a show for children which, besides live music included Art, Puppetry and a little. Magic. Frank still involved in these shows ESP for Fund Raising.

	==Work==		==Work==

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	This is when Frank first met with [[Tony Camilleri]] who had won with the 1974 edition with ''It-Tieġ tan-Neputija''. We discovered that we both played at the same venue..on different days’. So they decided to join forces and instantly clicked. As a duo Frank and Tony covered many artists inc Beatles, Stones, Dylan etc. In one Folk Festival Frank had three songs pass so he sang one. ''Dgħajsa Lewn Ħamran''. Tony sang ''X'rat il-Gardjola'' and Carmelo Borg sang ''Imħabba f’Kemmuna'' which later we recorded as a duo.		This is when Frank first met with [[Tony Camilleri]] who had won with the 1974 edition with ''It-Tieġ tan-Neputija''. We discovered that we both played at the same venue..on different days’. So they decided to join forces and instantly clicked. As a duo Frank and Tony covered many artists inc Beatles, Stones, Dylan etc. In one Folk Festival Frank had three songs pass so he sang one. ''Dgħajsa Lewn Ħamran''. Tony sang ''X'rat il-Gardjola'' and [[Carmelo Borg]] sang ''Imħabba f’Kemmuna'' which later we recorded as a duo.

	Tony and Frank became very popular because of TV programes like ''Kantina Folk'' which launched [[The Greenfields]] and many artistes. At the same time he joined a band called [[Razzamajazz]] which mainly played Dixieland style..in fact he played banjo as well as guitar.		Tony and Frank became very popular because of TV programes like ''Kantina Folk'' which launched [[The Greenfields]] and many artistes. At the same time he joined a band called [[Razzamajazz]] which mainly played Dixieland style..in fact he played banjo as well as guitar.

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	When the band's instruments were stolen, the band disentegrated. A year later he met up with [[Brian Cefai]] and together we formed the duo [[Checkmates]]. They really clicked as both Brian and Frank could harmonise and so no one was really the main vocalist.		When the band's instruments were stolen, the band disentegrated. A year later he met up with [[Brian Cefai]] and together we formed the duo [[Checkmates]]. They really clicked as both Brian and Frank could harmonise and so no one was really the main vocalist.

	They played in many venues and were quite popular as that was the era of Folk music ESP with Simon and Garfunkel, the Seekers, Bob Dylan etc. Unfortunately they went separate ways as Brian joined the [[Jesus of Nazzareth Choir]] and pursued studies in Classic Music and eventually formed the [[Amadeus Choir]] Before that they had participated in a few festivals inc the first Folk ~~Festival~~ organized by [[Jove Enterprises]] in 1973 with the song by himself ''M’Hemmx Għalfejn Ħafna Kliem''.		They played in many venues and were quite popular as that was the era of Folk music ESP with Simon and Garfunkel, the Seekers, Bob Dylan etc. Unfortunately they went separate ways as Brian joined the [[Jesus of Nazzareth Choir]] and pursued studies in Classic Music and eventually formed the [[Amadeus Choir]] Before that they had participated in a few festivals inc the first [[The Malta Folk Song Contest]] organized by [[Jove Enterprises]] in 1973 with the song by himself ''M’Hemmx Għalfejn Ħafna Kliem''.

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	[[File: frankoneill.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Frank O’Neill]]		[[File: frankoneill.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Frank O’Neill]]
	Frank O’Neill born in [[Sliema]] on 28 October, 1951 to Doris née Casha and William O'Neill. Attended [[St.Elizabeth School]] Sliema..[[Stella Maris College]], [[Sec/ Tech School]] at [[Naxxar]], Art Accademy Pietro Vannuci in Perugia.		'''Frank O’Neill''' born in [[Sliema]] on 28 October, 1951 to Doris née Casha and William O'Neill. Attended [[St.Elizabeth School]] Sliema..[[Stella Maris College]], [[Sec/ Tech School]] at [[Naxxar]], Art Accademy Pietro Vannuci in Perugia.

	First contact with music when joining the SMC Scouts as a Venture. In 1969 received DOE Gold award for using Art and Music for the Community by HRH Prince Charles.		First contact with music when joining the SMC Scouts as a Venture. In 1969 received DOE Gold award for using Art and Music for the Community by HRH Prince Charles.

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	Frank placed twice in second place with ''Ngħix il-Poezija'', with [[Christabelle Curmi]] ''Kif Xrobtuli l-Menti''. And Third place with ''Ħloma'' sung by [[Laura Zahra]].		Frank placed twice in second place with ''Ngħix il-Poezija'', with [[Christabelle Curmi]] ''Kif Xrobtuli l-Menti''. And Third place with ''Ħloma'' sung by [[Laura Zahra]].

			==See also==
			[[:Category:Frank O'Neill Photos]]



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