Michael Franks (musician)

Michael Franks
Franks in 2019
Background information
Born (1944-09-18) September 18, 1944
La Jolla, California, U.S.
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • banjo
  • mandolin
  • cabasa
Years active1973 – present
LabelsReprise/Warner Bros., Koch, Shanachie
Websitewww.michaelfranks.com

Michael Franks (born September 18, 1944) is an American singer and songwriter, considered a leader of the quiet storm movement. He has recorded with a variety of well-known artists, such as Patti Austin, Art Garfunkel, Brenda Russell, Claus Ogerman, Joe Sample, and David Sanborn. His songs have been recorded by Gordon Haskell, Shirley Bassey, The Carpenters, Kurt Elling, Diana Krall, Patti LaBelle, Lyle Lovett, The Manhattan Transfer, Leo Sidran, Veronica Nunn, Carmen McRae, Ringo Starr and Natalie Cole.

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