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Rick Franklin (Richard Jay Franklin II) was born on 5 October, 1974 in Alexandria, Virginia, United States, is an American singer. Discover Rick 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 49 years old?

Popular As Richard Jay Franklin II
Occupation Guitarist, singer, songwriter
Age 49 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 5 October, 1974
Birthday 5 October
Birthplace Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Nationality United States

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Rick Franklin Height, Weight & Measurements

At 49 years old, Rick Franklin height is 6ft 1in and Weight 92 kg.

Physical Status
Height 6ft 1in
Weight 92 kg
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Who Is Rick Franklin's Wife?

His wife is Beth Franklin (m. 2002-2011)

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Beth Franklin (m. 2002-2011)
Sibling Not Available
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Rick Franklin Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rick Franklin worth at the age of 49 years old? Rick Franklin’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from United States. We have estimated Rick Franklin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Fighter

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1920

The acoustic blues trio billed as Rick Franklin and His Delta Blues Boys concentrate on music and songs from the 1920s and 1930s, and have played monthly in Arlington since 2005.

1952

Frederick "Rick" Franklin (born March 16, 1952) is an American Piedmont blues guitarist, singer and songwriter.

With various other musicians, Franklin has released four albums to date and works as a blues musicologist.

Franklin was born in Alexandria, Virginia, United States, in a military family.

1968

After traveling across the United States and the United Kingdom in his early years, his father's retirement from military service saw the family finally settle down in Virginia in 1968.

The young Franklin was influenced by the music of Blind Blake, Bo Carter, Mississippi John Hurt, Big Bill Broonzy, Georgia Tom and Tampa Red.

1981

He relocated to Arlington County, Virginia, where he still resides and, since 1981, has performed his version of Piedmont blues at various community events, clubs and music festivals.

His latter day musical associates included John Cephas, John Jackson, and Archie Edwards.

In addition to performing, Franklin has taught blues guitar playing, and been on the Euroblues Promotions Blues Week, Port Townsend Blues Week, and the Augusta Heritage Center Blues Week faculties.

Franklin was an executive board member of the DC Blues Society and helped to organize and appeared at the first annual DC Blues Society Blues Festival.

He has also contributed to the periodical publications from the DC Blues Society.

His festival appearances include the Washington Folk Festival, Northern Virginia Folk Festival, Columbia Pike Blues Festival, Herndon Blues Festival, Old Songs Festival (Altamont, New York), Port Townsend Country Blues Festival (Port Townsend, Washington), Kastav Blues Festival (Croatia), plus the Bristol Rhythm and Roots Festival (Bristol, Virginia).

In addition to solo appearances, Franklin has performed as a duo with the harmonica player Phil Wiggins.

He has appeared throughout the Washington metropolitan area.

1998

In 1998, Franklin with Neil Harpe recorded the acoustic album, Doin' The Dozens.

The expanded line-up of Franklin, Harpe, and Usilton released Hokum Blues the following year, and appeared on cable television for the Arlington, Fairfax and Montgomery Counties.

2007

Searching for Frank (2007) was Franklin's third album, confirming his status as a blues musicologist by reviving the work of Frank Stokes.

It was a joint project with local musician Mike Baytop.

2013

Franklin's most recent album, Dancing With My Baby, a work involving Tom Mindte, was released by Patuxent Music in September 2013.