Tillman (Ben) Franks Jr
from 71047, US

  • Hometown
    Keithville LA

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UPDATE NEWS TWO NEW SONGS __Eddie Ray Franks Jr--Ben Franks Jr----Bo Gerbig___ Composers of 2 new Songs ""You Don't Know What You Got, Till Its Gone" Sung By Tillman Ben Franks Jr "Howl At The Moon" Composed by John Franks, Eddie Ray Franks Jr-Tillman Ben Franks Jr Sung by Tillman Ben Franks Jr Great News__ My CD was released and we are so very happy! It is titled "Where Old Glory Flies""__and is on sale from my Myspace site. www.myspace.com/tillmanfranksjrrevue or at www.tillmanbfranksjr.com I am Tillman Franks Son, Ben, (Tillman Jr) and Proud of it I play original Country Music with a Cajun flair and do classics as well A little about my Father Tillman Franks Tillman B. Franks (born September 29, 1920, Stamps, Arkansas -passed away October 26, 2006) was an American bassist, and Songwriter who was also the manager for a number of country music artists, including Johnny Horton, David Houston, Webb Pierce, Claude King and the Carlisles. On 3 April 1948, Franks made history when he played bass with the Bailes Brothers on the first night of the Louisiana Hayride Radio Broadcast. He later booked artists as head of the Louisiana Hayride Artist Bureau and was instrumental in getting Elvis to the show where he had his start. He also managed several acts, including Pierce, Claude King, Slim Whitman, David Houston, the Carlisles, Jimmy C. Newman and Johnny Horton Franks was the sole writer of Johnny Horton's first No. 1 single, 1959's "When It's Springtime in Alaska (It's Forty Below)." He and Horton were co-writers of "Honky-Tonk Man," Horton's 1956 hit, that Dwight Yoakam also recorded as his first single. In 1960, he co-wrote the hit single "Sink the Bismark" with Horton. Franks' contribution to rock and roll has been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. [url=http://www.tillmanfranks.com]TILLMAN FRANKS BOOK[/url] My Father left us on October 26, 2006 to go to a better place. He was one helluva guy. I also recorded "Springtime in Alaska" and do many original songs

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  • Veronica Ballestrini ;-) I thought I'd stop by and say Hi......Why don't you stop over<BR>to my digital Rodeo page to, Check out my exclusive song on their site.<BR>"Pray when it Rains" Let me know what you think?<BR><BR>xoxo~Veronica<BR><BR>P.S.Digital rodeo is sponsoring great trip to CMA Music Fest!! ! ;-) to enter you only need to be my neighbor. Good Luck!!!

    (488 days ago)

  • RichChicken Hi, Ben.<BR><BR>It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I got your invitation to be a friend and thought I'd check out your site. They certainly don't make music like that any more and it is a shame. I just loved Johnny Horton and his music. It is such a thrill to know that your dad had a hand in it all. Stop by and say hi some time.<BR><BR>Donna from MD

    (536 days ago)

  • Robbins & Wheeler Best regards from Robbins & Wheeler.

    (717 days ago)

  • Debra Happy Easter Ben your dad was full of talent and would be so proud of you now<BR>Debra

    (893 days ago)

  • Webb Kline - musician, songwriter Hey Ben, Thanks for the add. Cool story about your dad. Interesting to know he worked with my namesake. ;) Love that Johnny Horton stuff, man.

    (899 days ago)

  • Lloyd Robbins HI THERE NEIGHBOR... HOW IS EVERYTHING? HOPE ALL IS WELL IN YOUR WORLD! THANKS FOR BEING A FRIEND!<BR>HAVE A GREAT WEEK AND LOTS OF LUCK LLOYD SR.

    (899 days ago)

  • Ky4KU HI Ben,~HAVE A GREAT PALM SUNDAY~HUGS~

    (899 days ago)

  • Olivia West I just wanted to say thank you for listening to my music! I really appreciate your support and I hope you liked what you heard! Stop by and say “hi!” <BR>Xoxoxo<BR>- Livi<BR>

    (900 days ago)

  • arizonacountrygirl Have a great weekend Ben

    (902 days ago)

  • Katie Eltink Hey There!Thanks for your request!Have an awesome weekend!Look me up on myspace!

    (902 days ago)

  • Ky4KU I LUV the New songs u put up!Now that is True Country!!~HAVE A GREAT NIGHT~

    (902 days ago)

  • Matt Snook Thanks for the friend request,Ben. Glad to be your neighbor. Have a great weekend.<BR><BR>Take Care,<BR>LYNN

    (902 days ago)

  • singer/songwriter Frank Wicher Hey thanks for the add Ben !! I dig yours songs... what a great story about your dad. All the best to you. Cheers.Frank!!!

    (903 days ago)

  • Ron Rutherford Howdy Ben,<BR>Good to meet you here on DR and be a part of your neighbor family!<BR>That's some history brother and quite a story.<BR>I enjoyed the tunes too man.<BR>Keep that great ol' country music goin' and your freak flag flyin'!<BR>~FFF~<BR>Ron<BR>___________________<BR>Rarestar Music<BR>Rarestar Records<BR>Los Angeles, CA, USA<BR>www.ronrutherford.com<BR>www.cdbaby.com/ronrutherford<BR>www.myspace.com/rarestar<BR>www.facebook.com/people/Ron_Rutherford/820567379<BR>www.reverbnation.com/ronrutherford<BR>www.last.fm/music/Ron+Rutherford<BR>www.myrecordlabel.net/ronrutherford<BR>www.ronrutherford.imeem.com<BR>www.virb.com/ronrutherford

    (903 days ago)

  • emeraldstar "HI" Ben....<BR>Great to have you here on DR.<BR>I like the tunes!!! You do a Wonderful job!!<BR>Looking forward to hearing more.<BR>Enjoy the Week!!<BR>

    (903 days ago)

  • Brother Short Hey Tillman (Ben) Franks Jr....Greetings from the beautiful mountains of West Virginia. Just wanted to say thanks for welcoming us to your neighborhood.<BR>The Brother Short Band

    (904 days ago)

  • Ky4KU Thanks for finding me on here.I really enjoyed reading ur Bio.I know most of the singers ur Dad worked with.I grew up listening to their misic.U did a AMAZING job on the song I could sing word for word.U have a AWESOME voice!So glad u are my Neighbor.Hope to get to know u better!!Have A GREAT NIHGT!!:)

    (904 days ago)

  • Angel_Way So proud of your accomplishments and all your Father did--what a gift to the Music of this country--We do appreciate all he did- and the fact you are following in his footsteps [Don't worry about all the ads on here Real Music people don't do that without leaving a decent comment first LOL]<BR><BR>Thanks much

    (905 days ago)

  • Matt Begley and Bitter Whiskey Welcome to DR:<BR>drop by and give us a listen and if you like, download our songs.....<BR> THEY ARE FREE!!!!!<BR>Keep checkin’ by for more updates, we hope you enjoy the music....<BR>Our new CD "Bearin' Down" will be available in April, '08<BR>Go check out www.harley radio.com and www.round-up-radio.com<BR>Request us and crank us!!!!!<BR>Keep it Loud and Proud with Texas Style!<BR>www.myspace.com/bitterwhiskey<BR>www.bitterwhiskey.com<BR>www.reverbnation.com/mattbegleyandbitterwhiskey

    (905 days ago)

  • The Kiger Band WE LOVE ALL YOU GREAT DR FANS, AND THIS CONTEST IS AWSOME, COULD YOU PLEASE CHECKOUT REDNECK OF THE WOODS AND GIVE US A NICE COMMENT ALONG WITH HOLLY AND RUSTIE!!!!! AND AS ALWAYS NOMATTER WHO YOU SUPPORT, PLEASE STOP BYE AND SAY HELLO, WE HAVE MET SOOOO MANY GREAT PEOPLE ON HERE, CONGRATES TO ALL THE FIRST TIME WINNERS, VERA, DR AND MOST OF ALL(((((((((( YYYYYOOOOOUUUUU. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS FORYOUR SUPPORT. WE LOVE YOU ALL AND HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!! KIG, YOU CAN VOTE AT WWW.DIGITALRODEO.COM/HOTCOUNTRYMUSIC , DON'T YOU JUST LOVE HOLLYS SMILE. LET HER KNOW, LIKE WE DO!!!! SHE IS A GREAT GIRL!!! KIG ALSO SEE YOU AT THE WESTMORELAND COUNTY FAIR AND BIG BUTLER BEFORE PHIL VASSER!!!!<BR>

    (905 days ago)

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