Guitar Pete Franklin
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Edward Lamonte Franklin (January 16, 1928 ā July 31, 1975),[2] better known as Guitar Pete Franklin, was an American blues singer, musician and songwriter.[1] His best known track was "Guitar Pete's Blues".[3]
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Birth name | Edward Lamonte Franklin |
Born | January 16, 1928 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | July 31, 1975(1975-07-31) (aged 47) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
Genres | Blues[1] |
Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano |
Years active | 1940sā1975 |
Labels | Bluesville Records, various |
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Franklin variously worked with a number of fellow blues musicians including St. Louis Jimmy Oden, Jazz Gillum, John Brim, Sunnyland Slim, and Tampa Red.[2]