Tony Franklin
@FretlessMonster
a.k.a. The FRETLESS MONSTER. British Bassist w/ The Firm, Blue Murder, Whitesnake, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Lou Gramm, John Fogerty etc. Live & Studio
Made the news 🥲 Too many good ones leaving us in 2025. #johnsykes #rip
Brisk walks + positive thoughts! Have a great day everyone. 🙌🏻🤩 #positive #positivity #positivethinking
RIP Ozzy. A sad day indeed. I’m glad he didn’t suffer for too long and was able to feel the love of his fans and musicians before he went. 🙏🏻❤️
Al Nesbitt & The Alchemy’s second video “The Lost Night” premieres at 9pm PST July 24, 12 midnight EST, July 25. The live EP is also released the same day. See it at youtube.com/@alnesbittalch…
Tony Franklin • Real Bassists Don't Use A Pick I hear this comment all the time! I heard a song in 1977 that showed me the plectrum is an essential tool for bass players and brings a lot of versatility to the instrument. I discuss and demonstrate. youtu.be/f9ej1EL5qJw
New video on its way. Fun, informative and jamming as always 🤪👏🏻
Here’s the first video. Room 53. One Lost Night will be our second release. youtu.be/DgbSDOtjfd0?si…
Watch for our new tune from Al Nesbitt & The Alchemy “The Lost Night”, video premiere July 25. See it first on our YouTube Channel. youtube.com/@alnesbittalch… On Spotify too. (The audio is there now!). open.spotify.com/artist/7vrkVsd… #fretlessmonster #tonyfranklin #newmusic #acousticguitar
Hydrating! 😂🤩 July 2019, playing shows with Jason Bonham and his Led Zep Evening show. That was a fun time.
Watch for our new tune from Al Nesbitt & The Alchemy “The Lost Night”, video premiere July 25. See it first on our YouTube Channel. youtube.com/@alnesbittalch… On Spotify too. (The audio is there now!). open.spotify.com/artist/7vrkVsd… #fretlessmonster #tonyfranklin #newmusic #acousticguitar
2004 was the first time the “Fretless Monster” name emerged in the SWR Bass Amp Catalog. An interesting story how it happened, totally unplanned. It carried on from there. 🤷♂️🤩👏🏻 Aww Wayman Tisdale. ❤️ TF pic by Neil Zlozower
Need bass on your music? I’ve got you covered. Reach out. #fretlessmonster #tonyfranklin #recording #bass
In the zone with Baby Blue 💙 #fretlessmonster #fender
Those who know, know. 🤪🤩 #morning #morningwalk #monday
Very early morning airport selfie. 🤩 #detroit #sundayvibes
Ready to Yacht Rock! 👏🏻🤩 With Lou Gramm - Rooster Tail Festival, Detroit #yachtrock #detroit #fretlessmonster #tonyfranklin
Recording with a 1964 Hofner Violin Bass. (Not mine!). It sounded amazing. #fretlessmonster #tonyfranklin #bass #recording
I like to start the day with meditation & prayer, and then a brisk walk. Sets the course right for the day. 🙌🏻🤩😇 #fretlessmonster #SelfCareSunday #meditation #mentalhealth
