[3] Franklin variously worked with a number of fellow blues musicians including St. Louis Jimmy Oden, Jazz Gillum, John Brim, Sunnyland Slim, and Tampa Red.
[1] His first recording took place in 1947, when he accompanied St. Louis Jimmy Oden on guitar for the latter's single "Coming Up Fast".
[2] Franklin's other duties included making recordings with Jazz Gillum, John Brim, Sunnyland Slim, and Tampa Red.
[2] The album contained Franklin's most famous song "Guitar Pete's Blues".
[6] Franklin died in Indianapolis, Indiana, in July 1975 from a heart disease, aged 47.