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He co-founded the Mavericks in 1989 with Robert Reynolds, who had fronted an earlier band in which Malo played bass.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

William Templeton Franklin arranged for her release and Mrs. Jay made a note that he had fronted 60 livres, likely the charge for Abigail’s meals, to secure her return.

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2021

Mr. Ellis began his career as a jazz saxophonist and had fronted rhythm-and-blues bands before he became part of Brown’s ensemble in 1965.

From Washington Post • Sep. 25, 2021

He was a regular presenter of Focus on Africa and had fronted the programme the day before he died.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2014

There was one tall young fellow with a red face and fair hair, who looked as if he had fronted the seas and the arctic sun.

From The Lost Girl by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)