Paul Franklin (musician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Paul Franklin (musician)

American musician

Date of Birth: 31-May-1954

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Profession: musician, songwriter, guitarist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Paul V.
Franklin (born May 31, 1954) is an American multi-instrumentalist, known mainly for his work as a steel guitarist.
He began his career in the 1970s as a member of Barbara Mandrell's road band; in addition he toured with Vince Gill, Mel Tillis, Jerry Reed and Dire Straits.
He has since become a prolific session musician in Nashville, Tennessee, playing on more than 500 albums.
He has been named by the Academy of Country Music as Best Steel Guitarist on several occasions and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2019.
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.