Deaths on October 26

Tillman Franks

Died on October 26, 2006

Tillman Franks, American bassist and songwriter (b. 1920)

Tillman Ben Franks, Sr. (September 29, 1920 – October 26, 2006), was an American bassist and songwriter and the manager for a number of country music artists including Johnny Horton, David Houston, Webb Pierce, Claude King, and the Carlisles.

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Deaths on October 26

Tillman Franks

Died on October 26, 2006

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