Paul Franklin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Paul Franklin
Occupation	Musician
Date Of Birth	May 31, 1954(1954-05-31)
Age	70
Birthplace	Detroit
Country	United States
Birth City	Michigan
Horoscope	Gemini

Paul Franklin Biography

Paul Franklin is one of the most popular and richest Musician who was born on May 31, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Paul V. Franklin (born May 31, 1954) is an American multi-instrumentalist, 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 Vince Gill, Mel Tillis, Jerry Reed and Dire Straits. He has since become a prolific session musician in Nashville, playing on more than 500 albums. He has been named by the Academy of Country Music as Best Steel Guitarist on several occasions and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2019. In addition to the pedal steel guitar and lap steel guitar, Franklin plays Dobro, fiddle, and drums, as well as three custom-built instruments called the Pedabro, The Box, and the baritone steel guitar.

Since 2016 Franklin has been offering online steel guitar lessons.

Paul Franklin Net Worth

Paul Franklin is one of the richest Musician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Paul Franklin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played steel guitar on the 1972 top-five hit Nice to Be With You by Gallery.

Franklin is a member of The Time Jumpers, a country and western swing band. In July 2013, he and Vince Gill released a collaborative album called Bakersfield.

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Who is Paul Franklin Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Khrystyna Ranked on the list of most popular Musician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Paul Franklin celebrates birthday on May 31 of every year.

Who plays the steel guitar for Alan Jackson?

Two members, steel guitarist Robbie Flint and bassist Roger Wills, joined the band a couple of years before Jackson signed with Arista Records.

Who played steel guitar for Chris Stapleton?

Known for being the pedal steel player behind The Highwaymen and Waylon Jennings in the latter half of Waylon’s career, as well as playing on the breakout records from Sturgill Simpson (High Top Mountain) and Chris Stapleton (Traveller), Robby Turner has been a beloved side player for many years.

Who is the best steel guitar player ever?

Ralph Mooney was the best steel guitar player ever. Period.

Where is Paul Franklin now?

He said he had interacted with black people in prison, adding: “I saw they were people just like us.” Franklin was executed at the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Bonne Terre, Missouri , on November 20, 2013. The execution began at 6:07 a.m.

Does Fender still make steel guitars?

The Fender steel guitar line was discontinued in 1981. Fender pedal steels were made starting in 1950’s and discontinued in 1981.