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Larry Franklin is descended from a
family of legendary Texas fiddlers. His great uncle, Major
Franklin, and his father, Louis Franklin, were seldom recorded but
vastly influential fiddlers in the Texas fiddle style that has become
the national "contest" style heard everywhere today. Larry was winning
most of the major fiddle contests while still in his teens, and has
gradually evolved into the all-around musician and top call Nashville
session pro that he is today. He also has an impressive solo album under
his belt (click
HERE
to listen and BUY). Add three Grammies and his induction
into the Texas Fiddlers' Hall of Fame, and you have an all-around
winner!
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As a member
(1984-1991) of the Hot Western Swing Group
Asleep at the Wheel, Larry received
two Grammies for Instrumental of the Year. The first
in 1987 for String of Pars, a song he co-wrote, and
again in 1988 for Sugarfoot Rag.
They won again in 1999
with Bob's Breakdowns on the Ride With Bob
tribute album to Bob Wills featuring Larry, Vince Gill and
Steve Wariner, bringing his Grammy total to three!
Ride With Bob
1999 Best Country Instrumental
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