GUITAR PETE FRANKLIN

Guitar Pete Franklin (January 16, 1928 – July 31, 1975)  was an African American blues singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter. His best known track was "Guitar Pete's Blues".

Franklin variously worked with a number of fellow blues musicians including St. Louis Jimmy Oden, Jazz Gillum, John Brim, Sunnyland Slim, and Tampa Red.

Edward Lamonte Franklin was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.Despite being billed as Guitar Pete Franklin, he was equally adept on the piano. His guitar work was influenced by the work of Scrapper Blackwell, whilst on the piano his style was similar to his mother's one time lodger, Leroy Carr.

A versatile and accomplished musician, Franklin was able to adapt to electric blues, and provided backing to many musicians. His first recording took place in 1947, when he accompanied St. Louis Jimmy Oden on guitar for the latter's single, "Coming Up Fast". Franklin's own work started in 1949 with his single release, "Casey Brown Blues". Franklin's other duties included making recordings with Jazz Gillum, John Brim, Sunnyland Slim, and Tampa Red.

In 1963, Bluesville Records released The Blues of Pete Franklin: Guitar Pete's Blues, which was recorded on July 12, 1961, in Indianapolis.The album contained his most famous song, "Guitar Pete's Blues".

Franklin died in Indianapolis, Indiana, in July 1975 from heart disease, aged 47.

Edward Lamonte Franklin nació en Indianápolis, Indiana, Estados Unidos.  A pesar de que se le conocío como GUITAR PETE FRANLIN,  era igualmente hábil al piano. Su trabajo de guitarra fue influenciado por el trabajo de Scrapper Blackwell, mientras que en el piano su estilo era similar a un huésped que por un tiempo estuvo viviendo en casa de su  madre, Leroy Carr. 

Un músico versátil y logrado, Franklin fue capaz de adaptarse cuando el Blues se electrificó , y consiguió el respaldo de muchos músicos. Su primera grabación tuvo lugar en 1947, cuando acompañó a St. Louis Jimmy Oden a la guitarra para un single  este último, "Coming Up Fast ". la propia obra de Franklin comenzó en 1949 con su single, "Casey Brown Blues".  otras participaciones de Franklin incluyen grabaciones con Jazz Gillum, John Brim, Sunnyland Slim, y Tampa Red. ( podéis oír audio ....en este post..... ) 

En 1963, Bluesville Records lanzó The blues of  Pete Franklin:..  Guitar's Pete Blues , que fue grabado el 12 de julio de 1961, en Indianápolis El álbum contenía su canción más famosa, Guitar's Pete Blues. 

Franklin murió en Indianápolis, Indiana, en julio de 1975 por enfermedad del corazón, de edad 47.

                                   
             



                                 

From the Art Of Field Recording Volume 1: Blues...Fifty Years Of Traditional American Music Documented By Art Rosenbaum

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Photography by John Vachon; Art Rosenbaum: Guitar Pete Franklin, source: eBay auction