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Tillman Ben Franks Jr has followed in his father's footsteps and has written many great country songs. He is a talented singer and guitar picker.
Daddy
Franks
Daddy
Franks was a man that had great talent. He could bring out the best in
others. He could look into the heart of a Johnny Horton and tell him "It's
a monster!" He could feel the soul of a Hank Williams not just changing
music but touching a world with music. He was a guide to Merle, Webb,
Johnny and Jack, Homer, Jerry, Farron, Claude, David.
He was a fan of music. He loved the sound, the beat, the words. He wrote
standards of his day that we sing 50 years later. His favorite thing in
the world to do was to play the bass fiddle. In the history of country
music, no one had come close to the stand up bass playing of Tillman.
He did not just play it. He made it dance. He made it come to life. He
smiled. He laughed. He was the life behind the music.
Most of all Daddy Franks is a man that loves people. I talk to him almost
daily. He is always concerned about others. If someone is down, he is
worried, His gift is caring. He has always loved his wife and his four
children. I pastor a Church in southeast Texas. Many times I ask the question.
"What would Daddy do?" I always know. I reach out and try to
help.
Smiley Burnette and Tillman's Children
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He's Country Music's One Of A Kind
Star Maker Manager
Musician Song Writer Comedian
And More!
TILLMAN BEN FRANKS
September 29, 1920 - October 26, 2006
He will be missed by all.
A legend, a Star, a Fan, and a Father.
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Thank you to all who showed their support to his family during these difficult days...May God Bless
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A Legend will be missed
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Click here for pictures from Tillman's Walk of Fame!!
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Country Music's "BR-549" made a surpise stop at Tillman's house last week to visit and say Hi! The group has been fans of Tillman for some time. As they were passing through Shreveport, they heard his Friday morning radio show and decided to pay him a visit. They viewed the Tillman Franks museum and heard many old stories. For a link to BR-549's web site, click here! |
Tillman has always been a family man first. He traveled over one million miles on the road but always kept up with all his family was doing. When possible, his family traveled with him.
Gov. Jimmy Davis, Virginia and Tillman
Waylon & Tillman |
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Tillman Franks selected for "Shreveport
Walk of Fame"
06/05/03 |
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Tillman was Country Music's #1 stand up base player |
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A handsome young Tillman
in the army during World War II. His granson, Jon, is in the army
now stationed in Kuwait.
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Tillman has been a "One
Woman Man" with his beautiful bride Virginia for some 55
years.
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