Age, Biography and Wiki
Paul Franklin was born on 31 May, 1954 in Detroit, MI, is an American musician. Discover Paul Franklin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?
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Musician |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
31 May 1954 |
| Birthday |
31 May |
| Birthplace |
Detroit, MI |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Musician with the age 69 years old group.
Paul Franklin Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Paul Franklin height not available right now. We will update Paul Franklin's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Paul Franklin Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Paul Franklin worth at the age of 69 years old? Paul Franklin’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from United States. We have estimated Paul Franklin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
Paul V. Franklin (born May 31, 1954 ) is an American multi-instrumentalist, known mainly for his work as a steel guitarist.
He has since become a prolific session musician in Nashville, playing on more than 500 albums.
He has been named by the Academy of Country Music as Best Steel Guitarist on several occasions.
He played steel guitar on the 1972 top-five hit "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery.
Franklin has worked with many well known acts during his career, including Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits, Barbara Mandrell, Rodney Crowell, Notting Hillbillies, Sting, Peter Frampton, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Faith Hill, Shania Twain, Barbra Streisand, Reba McEntire, Patty Loveless, Kathy Mattea, Big & Rich, Clint Black, Etta James, Jake Owen, Kane Brown, Kenny Rogers, Kid Rock, Lauren Alaina, Lee Ann Womack, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, Olivia Newton-John, Peter Cetera, Randy Travis, Ronnie Milsap, Sheryl Crow, Thomas Rhett, Tim McGraw, Toni Braxton, Trace Adkins, Vince Gill, Luke Combs and Megadeth.
Franklin is a member of The Time Jumpers, a country and western swing band.
He was inducted into the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2019.
With thirty, Franklin is the most nominated person in CMA history and is notable for having been nominated for the Country Music Association Award for Musician of the Year twenty nine times but has yet to win.
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.
In July 2013, he and Vince Gill released a collaborative album called Bakersfield.
Since 2016 Franklin has been offering online steel guitar lessons.
He is noted for bringing multiple musical innovations to the country music scene.
One of these, the Pedabro, is a type of Dobro fitted with pedals and played like a pedal steel guitar.
This was invented by Franklin's father.
The first of many hit records featuring the Pedabro was "Forever and Ever, Amen" by Randy Travis.
Franklin has also created two new variations of steel guitars, the first of which is a type of lap steel guitar nicknamed "The Box", whose sound has been described as a "Swampy acoustic guitar".
The other type of guitar that he invented is the baritone steel guitar, the strings of which are tuned an octave lower than a traditional pedal steel guitar.
