Tony Franklin Archives
Tony Franklin Joins Lou Gramm for All-Star Band Tour
Former Foreigner vocalist Lou Gramm as announced a set of 2023 tour dates with an all-star band. The “fretless monster” himself, Tony Franklin, will be holding down the low end.
Tony Franklin & Carmine Appice: “Valley Of The Kings” Jam
Tony Franklin shared this video of him jamming with Carmine Appice, and I’m digging it. Check out the duo on Blue Murder’s “Valley Of The Kings”.
Bailey, Wooten, and Pattituci to Host “Fretless Bass Pioneers” Webinar
This week’s Berklee Bass Department webinar will feature heroes of the fretless bass. Guests will include Tony Franklin, Percy Jones, Gary Willis, Steve DiGiorgio, Alain Caron, Bakithi Kumalo, Michael Manring, and Mark Egan.
Alberto Rigoni’s “For the Love Of Bass” Features All-Star Bassists
Alberto Rigoni loves the bass, and he’s just released a new album to prove it. “For the Love of Bass” features a jaw-dropping cast of bassists of many styles.
Joel Hoekstra’s 13, featuring Tony Franklin, Release “Running Games”
Whitesnake and Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist Joel Hoekstra has released his second album with his solo project, Joel Hoekstra’s 13. “Running Games” features another all-star cast, including Tony Franklin.
Joel Hoekstra/Dino Jelusick/Virgil Donati/Tony Franklin: Stormbringer
Earlier this week, Joel Hoekstra, Dino Jelusick, Virgil Donati, and Tony Franklin participated in the Six String Salute virtual concert to benefit music industry crew members. Check out their take on Deep Purple’s “Stormbringer.”
Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp Announces Online Masterclasses with Stu Hamm, Tony Franklin, and Mike Kroeger
The Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp has expanded their online masterclasses with three more bass sessions with three amazing bass players: Stuart Hamm, Tony Franklin, and Mike Kroeger. Each of the virtual classes allows you to interact with the players directly.
Tony Franklin: Morning Raga (The Mother’s Call)
Here’s a clip of Tony Franklin playing one of his original songs at Bass Bash in 2006, accompanied by guitarist Greg Koch and drummer John Calarco.