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| Paul Franklin | |
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| Born | 1953 |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Genre(s) | Country, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Pedal steel guitar Lap steel guitar Baritone steel guitar The Box Dobro Fiddle Drums Pedabro |
| Years active | 197x-present |
| Associated acts | Barbara Mandrell, Jerry Reed, Mel Tillis |
| Website | http://www.paul-franklin.com |
Paul Franklin (born 1953 in Detroit, Michigan1) is an American multi-intrumentalist, known mainly for his work as a steel guitarist. He began his career in the 1970s as a member of Barbara Mandrell's road band; in addition he toured with Mel Tillis and Jerry Reed. He has since become a prolific session musician in Nashville, Tennessee, playing on more than 500 albums.12 He has been named by the Academy of Country Music as Best Steel Guitarist on several occasions.1 In addition to the pedal steel guitar and lap steel guitar, Franklin plays Dobro, fiddle, and drums,1 as well as three custom-built instruments called the Pedabro, The Box, and the baritone steel guitar.
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Musical innovations
He is noted for bringing multiple musical innovations to the country music scene.2 One of these, the Pedabro, is a type of Dobro fitted with a pedal and played like a pedal steel guitar. This was invented by Franklin's father.3
Franklin has also created two new variations of steel guitars, the first of which is a type of lap steel guitar nicknamed "The Box", whose sound has been described as a "swampy acoustic guitar".2 The other type of guitar that he invented is the baritone steel guitar, the strings of which are tuned an octave lower than a traditional pedal steel guitar.2
Collaborations
Franklin has worked with many well known acts during his career, including Barbara Mandrell, Dire Straits, Sting, Mark Knopfler (who refers to him as a 'musical genius'), George Strait, Alan Jackson, Shania Twain, Barbara Streisand and Megadeth.3
References
- ^ a b c d Dillon, Charlotte. "Paul Franklin biography". Allmusic. Retrieved on 2008-01-29.
- ^ a b c d Fabian, Shelly (2005). "Paul Franklin - 2005 CMA Nominee profile". About.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-29.
- ^ a b "Paul Franklin biography". Paul Franklin.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-29.
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