Michael Franks (musician)
American singer and songwriter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Michael Franks (born September 18, 1944) is an American singer and songwriter, considered a leader of the quiet storm movement. He has recorded with a variety of well-known artists, such as Patti Austin, Art Garfunkel, Brenda Russell, Claus Ogerman, Joe Sample, and David Sanborn. His songs have been recorded by Gordon Haskell, Shirley Bassey, The Carpenters, Kurt Elling, Diana Krall, Patti LaBelle, Lyle Lovett, The Manhattan Transfer, Leo Sidran, Veronica Nunn, Carmen McRae, Ringo Starr and Natalie Cole.[1]
Not to be confused with Michael Franti.
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Born | (1944-09-18) September 18, 1944 (age 79) La Jolla, California, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
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Years active | 1973 – present |
Labels | Reprise/Warner Bros., Koch, Shanachie |
Website | www |
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