Wave of Money: Frank Black tells it to us straight

The Pixies headman Frank Black, who performed as Black Francis for years before he struck out on a solo career, reunited with his former band last summer at the Isle of Wight festival for a memorable 80-minute set that rocked the festival and left hungry Pixies fans weak with pleasure. It went so well that that the group stayed together for a string of fall ’09 tour dates, and apparently not only were the fans excited, but the price was right.

Find out what it would take to keep The Pixies together. (Hint: It’s not the opportunity to make beautiful music together.)