Franny Beecher of the Original Comets has died / RIP Franny Beecher

Posted 2 hours a go by Franny's Granddaughter:

"I am sad to say that my Grandfather has passed away this evening at 10:30. He's on his way to rock 'n roll heaven. He will be missed but he is at peace now.
Sincerely,
Michelle Beecher"

Our thoughts and prayers go out the beecher family at this sad time, if only for awhile. Franny now will be playing the biggest "gig"of his life for the master musician of all musicians both great and small!-"How great thou art"!.Franny,rest in peace!

 
COMET NEWS: Our dear friend and rock and roll legend, Franny Beecher has died. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Franny's family and legions of worldwide fans. He was a true gentleman.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXizj47emAc 

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. (wickipedia)

 

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