Tillman Franks
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Tillman B. Franks (born September 29, 1920 in Stamps, Arkansas - October 26, 2006) was an American bassist, songwriter who was also the manager for a number of country music artists, including Johnny Horton, David Houston, Webb Pierce, Claude King and the Carlisles.
At age two, his family moved to the Shreveport, Louisiana suburb of Cedar Grove.
On April 3, 1948, Tillman Franks made history when he played bass with the Bailes Brothers on the first night of the famed Louisiana Hayride radio broadcast.
In 1960, he co-wrote the hit single "Sink the Bismarck" with Johnny Horton.
Tillman Franks' contribution to rock-and-roll has been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Franks died on October 26, 2006.
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