Guitar Pete Franklin
Edward Lamonte Franklin (January 16, 1928 – July 31, 1975), better known as Guitar Pete Franklin, was an American blues singer, musician and songwriter. His best known track was "Guitar Pete's Blues".
Guitar Pete Franklin | |
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| Birth name | Edward Lamonte Franklin |
| Born | January 16, 1928 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | July 31, 1975 (aged 47) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1940s–1975 |
| Labels | Bluesville Records, various |
Franklin variously worked with a number of fellow blues musicians including St. Louis Jimmy Oden, Jazz Gillum, John Brim, Sunnyland Slim, and Tampa Red.
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