Michael Franks (1944—) is a singer and songwriter from the United States. Born in La Jolla, California, he began singing folk-rock, accompanying himself on guitar, in High School. He studied music in college, earned an M.A. from UCLA in Comparative Literature and a PhD from the University of Oregon and teaching undergraduate music courses.

He was on records with Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee and recorded an eponymous CD now titled Previously Unavailable (originally Brut, now DRG Records) before landing a contract with Warner Brothers Music in 1973. Since then, Michael has recorded over 15 more albums.

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7:00　THE LADY WANTS TO KNOW - MICHAEL FRANKS http://bit.ly/3qnuvI
AIRG_Now (AIR-G NOW ON AIR) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:06:01 -0000
7:00　THE LADY WANTS TO KNOW - MICHAEL FRANKS http://bit.ly/3qnuvI
For those of you needing to getaway...this one is for you. Michael Franks..."Barefoot on the Beach" ♫ http://blip.fm/~fyyp0
theCTA (Bryan Harris) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:21:28 -0000
For those of you needing to getaway...this one is for you. Michael Franks..."Barefoot on the Beach" ♫ http://blip.fm/~fyyp0
Michael Franks to help get everyone off to a good start this weekend "Down in Brazil" ♫ http://blip.fm/~fyye2
theCTA (Bryan Harris) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:16:40 -0000
Michael Franks to help get everyone off to a good start this weekend "Down in Brazil" ♫ http://blip.fm/~fyye2
[NOA]:(2009/11/07 04:16) 「THE LADY WANTS TO KNOW」 / MICHAEL FRANKS
fmfukuoka (FM FUKUOKA webmaster) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:16:59 -0000
[NOA]:(2009/11/07 04:16) 「THE LADY WANTS TO KNOW」 / MICHAEL FRANKS
RT @Nebaioth: Michael Franks - Island Life (Live 1991) http://bit.ly/KX7XQ
artdiva3 (Laura Dee) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:50:45 -0000
RT @Nebaioth: Michael Franks - Island Life (Live 1991) http://bit.ly/KX7XQ<Luv this!!
Usually he's found just lounging around in his stripes- Michael Franks- Tiger In The Rain Live 91 http://bit.ly/2oY7oE
nebaioth (Redhawk) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:45:34 -0000
Usually he's found just lounging around in his stripes- Michael Franks- Tiger In The Rain Live 91 http://bit.ly/2oY7oE

 

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