Paul Franklin Musical artist

Paul V. Franklin (born May 31, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan) 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 Mel Tillis and Jerry Reed. He has since become a prolific session musician in Nashville, Tennessee, playing on more than 500 albums. He has been named by the Academy of Country Music as Best Steel Guitarist on several occasions. 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.

Personal facts

Birth dateMay 31, 1954
Hometown
Detroit
United States

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Musical artist

Career started0197
associated musical artist
Vince Gill
Dire Straits
Mel Tillis
Mark Knopfler
Jerry Reed
Barbara Mandrell
BackgroundNon vocal instrumentalist
genre
Country music
Rock music
instrument
Drum kit
Fiddle
Lap steel guitar
Pedal steel guitar
Dobro

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