Guitar Pete Franklin

Guitar Pete Franklin (Edward Lamonte Franklin, Indianapolis, IN, January 16, 1928 - Indianapolis, IN, July 31, 1975) was a blues musician. Although nicknamed “Guitar Pete” he was an accomplished blues pianist, as well as a fine guitarist. He made his debut recording as a session guitarist in Chicago, backing St. Louis Jimmy on an Opera Records release. In 1949 he cut four songs for Victor in Chicago under his own name but only two were issued giving him his only 78 RPM record.