Binky Griptite

Binky Griptite
Griptite with the Dap-Kings in 2012.
Background information
Birth name	Franklin Stribling
Born	Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Origin	New York City
Genres	Soul funk retro-soul R&B
Occupations	Musician producer DJ
Instrument	Guitar
Years active	1996–present
Labels	Daptone Records
Presenting career
Show	The Boogie Down
Station	WFUV
Time slot	Saturday, 8-11 pm
Website	wfuv.org/content/boogie-down

Franklin Stribling,^[1] professionally known as Binky Griptite, is an American guitarist, record producer, and radio DJ. He is best known as a founding member and guitarist of Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Soul Providers, and Antibalas, among other Daptone Records-related projects. From 2017 to 2021, he hosted the weekly radio program The Boogie Down on WFUV.