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Franny Beecher(1921-2014)

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Franny Beecher joined Bill Haley and the Comets in 1954, replacing guitarist Danny Cedrone, who had died. Beecher's guitar solos became legendary during his time with the band. He left the Comets in 1962, but in 1987 he participated in a Comets reunion and now in his late 70s, he continues to perform and record with the band.
BornSeptember 29, 1921
DiedFebruary 24, 2014(92)
BornSeptember 29, 1921
DiedFebruary 24, 2014(92)
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Known for

María Eugenia Rubio in A ritmo de twist (1962)
A ritmo de twist
6.2
  • Music Department(song "Tampico Twist")
  • 1962
Little Richard, Bill Haley, Dave Appell, Alan Dale, Alan Freed, Bill Haley and the Comets, The Treniers, and Applejacks in Don't Knock the Rock (1956)
Don't Knock the Rock
5.7
  • Franny Beecher(uncredited)
  • 1956
The Pied Piper of Cleveland: A Day in the Life of a Famous Disc Jockey
8.4
  • Self - The Comets
  • 1955
Arthur Godfrey and His Friends (1949)
Arthur Godfrey and His Friends
6.8
TV Series
  • Self - Comets Musician

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  • Jóvenes y rebeldes (1961)
    Jóvenes y rebeldes
    5.5
    • Comets musician (uncredited)
    • 1961
  • Bill Haley, Franny Beecher, Ralph Jones, Rudy Pompilli, Al Rappa, and Billy Williamson in Besito a Papa (1961)
    Besito a Papa
    • Comets musician (uncredited)
    • 1961
  • Hier bin ich - hier bleib' ich (1959)
    Hier bin ich - hier bleib' ich
    6.4
    • Comets musician (uncredited)
    • 1959
  • Little Richard, Bill Haley, Dave Appell, Alan Dale, Alan Freed, Bill Haley and the Comets, The Treniers, and Applejacks in Don't Knock the Rock (1956)
    Don't Knock the Rock
    5.7
    • Franny Beecher (uncredited)
    • 1956
  • Rock Around the Clock (1956)
    Rock Around the Clock
    6.2
    • Franny Beecher - Bill Hailey and the Comets (uncredited)
    • 1956

Music Department



  • María Eugenia Rubio in A ritmo de twist (1962)
    A ritmo de twist
    6.2
    • composer: song "Tampico Twist"
    • 1962

Soundtrack



  • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
    The Simpsons
    8.6
    TV Series
    • performer: "Rock Around the Clock" (uncredited)
    • 2007
  • Little Richard, Bill Haley, Dave Appell, Alan Dale, Alan Freed, Bill Haley and the Comets, The Treniers, and Applejacks in Don't Knock the Rock (1956)
    Don't Knock the Rock
    5.7
    • writer: "Goofin' Around"
    • 1956

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Francis Beecher
  • Height
    • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
  • Born
    • September 29, 1921
    • Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • February 24, 2014
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Spouse
    • Florence Theresa Organtini? - February 24, 2014 (his death, 3 children)
  • Other works
    Recorded numerous singles as a member of Benny Goodman's band, 1940s.

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    Before joining Bill Haley and the Comets, Beecher played guitar for Benny Goodman's orchestra.

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