Truetone Lounge | Paul Franklin | Part One

Paul is one of the greatest pedal steel players to grace the industry. His musical knowledge and depth are beyond comprehension. And to top that he is the most sharing and humble human being you will meet. Thanks you Zac for letting us peek into the world of this genius.

his solos in "walk of life" are awesome

Really great stuff! I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Paul is such a nice, positive, humble man; and damn is he talented. I had no idea he was on so many different albums with so many different styles of music and do many big musicians. Really incredible. Thanks again Zack, great job!

As a frustrated steel player I've used Paul, and Brent Mason, on several of my 'original' home recordings via Band In A Box.. Paul is one of my heroes in the music world as is Brent..

"if i find music that i don't like that means i need to listen to it" Paul Franklin. that's a great bit of wisdom.

Zac, Thank You so much for bringing us all these great stories.............Yes, Paul is full of great stories and one of the nicest guys to visit with. Can't wait to hook up with him again to hear more stories!

Back in the early 80s I was part of the house band at a night club in stone park Illinois and Paul Franklin came in and set in with our band . The highlight of my life.

On the night is an amazing album, and he is a huge contribution to that

From Jerry Reed, to Barbara Mandrell to George Strait, to Travis Tritt to Dire Straits, to The Time Jumpers; Paul is the best! Paul's father built my Sho-Bud double- neck 12 string pedal steel guitar.

12:22 Fascinating discussion on Knopfler and Dire Straits.

Just watched "calling Elvis" Paul's puppet made it onstage.Awesome. Trying to decide if I want his 4 Franklin pedal on my new steel.

We love our Paul! Turned me on to the pedal steel and has become one of our best friends! He chooses to use Little Walter Tube Amps and we couldn't be prouder!

Great interview - fascinating and full of music insights. And a big thanks to the interviewer for knowing how to interview by keeping quiet, even in the pauses, which allowed Paul to think of more to say! A rarity among interviewers!

I loved - Brother of Arms

He's the peak player at the peak popularity of steel. The apex player on the instrument. Don't know if there will be another unless there is a huge resurgence in steel use.

I sit down with Paul a few years ago and we talked and laughed about the Owens Barn Session and he shared some of the funniest stories about how George Jones and how he came in and met all the players of the session, Keith Richards, James Taylor, and many more and how much Jones was a little lost knowing some of those guys? His time at that session was PRICELESS.......He said it was so much fun just watching Jones . Paul is just one of the nicest guys to be around and soak up some his knowledge about session work!, Thanks Paul , for your time sharing some of those PRICELESS MOMENTS..............JE

What a history of music and innovations. This man really flavored the sound of Nashville, with the Pedal-Bro, and Baritone PSG, etc.

Nice to meet you fellows. I love your art music.

So great and so humble. My son and I had the honor of sitting in with Paul and Vince and the Time Jumpers last year when my son sang one of Vince’s songs. What an amazing experience. The talent in that band is off the charts. Great interview as always, looking for part 2. Thanks, Jimmy

I love the solo in the intro to the video