- Born
- 29 September 1921
Norristown - Died
- 25 February 2014
Philadelphia - Country
- United States
- Active
- 2014–
Biography
Franny Beecher was a jazz musician who played guitar. Franny Beecher was born on 29 September 1921 in Norristown and died on 25 February 2014 in Philadelphia. The music is usually filed under jazz.
Francis Eugene Beecher (September 29, 1921 – February 24, 2014) was the lead guitarist for Bill Haley & His Comets from 1954 to 1962, and is best remembered for his innovative guitar solos that incorporated elements of jazz. He composed the classics "Blue Comet Blues", "Goofin' Around", "Week End", "The Catwalk", and "Shaky" when he was the lead guitarist for Bill Haley and the Comets. He continued to perform with surviving members of the Comets into 2006. In 2012, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted Beecher as a member of the Comets by a special committee, aimed at correcting the previous mistake of not inducting the Comets with Bill Haley.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Franny Beecher play?
Franny Beecher is known for playing guitar.
When and where was Franny Beecher born?
Franny Beecher was born 29 September 1921 in Norristown.
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