Frank Rogala, a multifaceted American artist, has enjoyed a storied career, adorned with numerous personas and accomplishments. Born in Michigan, he has resided in Anaheim, California, since the early 1980s, a move that marked the beginning of a long and illustrious tenure in the City of Angels.
Rogala's professional odyssey commenced in the 1980s, when he emerged as the lead vocalist of the pop-rock synth band Exude, a group that garnered widespread recognition and acclaim with their catchy and quirky hit single "Boys Just Want to Have Sex," a tongue-in-cheek parody of the iconic Cyndi Lauper classic "Girls Just Want to Have Fun."
The band's music videos, "Chattanooga Choo Choo" and "Safe With You," received significant airplay on MTV, a testament to Exude's ability to craft infectious and memorable tunes that resonated with audiences.
As the closing years of the decade were rapidly approaching, a significant transformation was underway within the musical collective known as Exude, as its members, including Rogala, opted to rebirth the entity into a new entity, NC-17, thereby embracing a grittier sonic aesthetic heavily influenced by the pioneering work of Pink Floyd.
The tumultuous journey of this revamped musical outfit was meticulously chronicled in the film "Won't Anybody Listen", a cinematic endeavor that garnered significant attention upon its initial release at various prestigious film festivals, followed by its broadcast on cable television and limited theatrical screenings.
Although the film was formally submitted for consideration in the documentary category for the 2001 Academy Awards, it ultimately failed to secure a nomination, thereby precluding it from realizing its full potential as a critically acclaimed and award-winning production.
NC-17, the renowned musical entity, embarked on an indefinite hiatus in the early 2000s, allowing its creative forces to pursue individual endeavors. Amidst this temporary hiatus, Rogala, the enigmatic mastermind behind the project, took the opportunity to release a solo album, "Crimes Against Nature", which showcased his unique vocal abilities by performing songs originally written and recorded by women, with the lyrics remaining unchanged.
