
In this period Frank was also a freelance guitarist. Together with his brother drummer Manuel and bass player Gerrit Veen, he sometimes played with a band called "AA & the Doctors". The leader, composer, vocalist, saxophonist, and pianist of this fantastic and energetic rockband is Appy Alberts.
AA & the Doctors in 1987: | ||
Appy Alberts | - | vocals, saxophone and keyboard |
Frank Lopes | - | lead gituar |
Gerrit Veen | - | bass gituar |
Manuel Lopes | - | drums |

In 1988 Frank Lopes and Alex Poolman started a cover-band called, "De Nederlandse Prince & the Revolution". After several successful performances, "De Nederlandse Prince & the Revolution" had their last concert in Paradiso (Amsterdam) which was an amazing climax. There are several video-recordings of this period.
De Nederlandse "Prince & the Revolution" cover band in 1988: | ||
Frank Lopes | - | lead guitar, backing vocals |
Alex Poolman | - | lead vocals |
Gert Jan Kelder | - | keyboards, backing vocals |
Sandra / Henny | - | rhythm guitar, backing vocals |
Jennifer Moesker | - | keyboards, backing vocals |
Jos Ottens / Martin | - | drums |
Ferry Pocerattu | - | bass guitar |
Herman | - | saxophone |
Jannet Baars / Inge Bakker | - | dance girls |
