What is Franny Beecher's full name?
Francis Beecher
Franny Beecher nickname(s):
Frank Beecher
Franny Beecher date of birth:
September 29, 1921
How old was Franny Beecher when died?
92
Where was Franny Beecher born?
Norristown, PA
When did Franny Beecher die?
February 24, 2014
Where did Franny Beecher die?
Philadelphia, PA
Why did Franny Beecher die?
Natural Causes
Franny Beecher body shape:
Average
What color are Franny Beecher's eyes?
Brown - Light
What color is Franny Beecher's hair?
Grey
What is Franny Beecher's ethnicity?
White
What is Franny Beecher nationality?
American
What is Franny Beecher's occupation?
Guitarist
Franny Beecher claim to fame:
Bill Haley & His Comets
What genre is Franny Beecher's work?
Jazz, country
What instruments does Franny Beecher play?
guitar
Short Biography
Francis "Franny" Beecher (September 29, 1921 – February 24, 2014), also known as Frank Beecher, was the lead guitarist for Bill Haley & His Comets from 1954 to 1962, and is best remembered for his innovative guitar solos combining elements of country music and jazz. He composed the classics "Blue Comet Blues", "Goofin' Around", "Week End", 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.