Michael Franks

Michael Franks (1944—) is a singer and songwriter from the United States. Born in La Jolla, California, he began singing folk-rock, accompanying himself on guitar, in High School. He studied music in college, earned an M.A. from UCLA in Comparitive Literature and a PhD from the University of Oregon and teaching undergraduate music courses.

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1944 - United States - La Jolla, California - Folk-rock - Guitar - High School

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He was on records with Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee and recorded an eponymous CD now titled Previously Unavailable (originally Brut, now DRG Records) before landing a contract with Warner Brothers Music in 1973. Since then, Michael has recorded over 15 more albums.

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Sonny Terry - Brownie McGee - Eponym - Warner Brothers Music

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