Guitar Pete Franklin

Guitar Pete Franklin
Birth nameEdward Lamonte Franklin
BornJanuary 16, 1928
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
DiedJuly 31, 1975(1975-07-31) (aged 47)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
GenresBlues[1]
Occupation(s)Singer, musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active1940s–1975
LabelsBluesville Records, various

Edward Lamonte Franklin (January 16, 1928 – 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]

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]

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