- Born
- Died
- Birth nameFrancis Eugene Beecher
- Height5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Franny Beecher joined Bill Haley and the Comets in 1954, replacing guitarist Danny Cedrone, who had died. Beecher's guitar solos became legendary during his time with the band. He left the Comets in 1962, but in 1987 he participated in a Comets reunion and now in his late 70s, he continues to perform and record with the band.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Anonymous
- SpouseFlorence Theresa Organtini(? - February 24, 2014) (his death, 3 children)
- Before joining Bill Haley and the Comets, Beecher played guitar for Benny Goodman's orchestra.
- Worked in a mask factory after leaving The Comets in 1962.
- At the age of 81, still rockin with the Original Comets. World tour under way.
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