Biography
The search results contain information about multiple individuals named Ernest Franklin, making it impossible to definitively identify which 'Ernest Franklin' is the reggae/rocksteady artist referenced in the Spotify context. The most prominent result is Ernest Ray Franklin (1919–1996), described as a famous American blues singer, electric guitarist, and record producer born in Itawamba, Mississippi. However, this artist's genre classification (blues) does not align with the Spotify genres listed (rocksteady, dub, reggae, roots reggae). Additional search results reference Rev Ernest Franklin (a gospel preacher and singer) and Ernest Franklin, a Navajo illustrator born in 1942, neither of whom match the reggae artist profile. The search results do not contain sufficient biographical information about an Ernest Franklin who specialized in reggae, rocksteady, dub, or roots reggae music.
Fun Facts
- Unable to verify without confirmed artist identity
Musical Connections
External Links
- Spotify
- [Wikipedia](Not found in search results)
References
Heard on WWOZ
Ernest Franklin has been played 1 time on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.
| Date | Time | Title | Show | Spotify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | 21:10 | So Goodfrom Chi-Land 45 | Blues and R&Bw/ Gentilly Jr. |