Franklin Vanderbilt

Lenny Kravitz

Franklin Vanderbilt

About

Paiste Artist Since
September 2008

Nationality
United States

Main Affiliation
Lenny Kravitz

„I play PAISTE cymbals because it’s the ONLY cymbal that provides me with “true” , “musical’ and “non abrasive’’ color, texture and tone. PAISTE helps me deliver in live performance and especially in the studio. PAISTE cymbals are the most musical cymbals I’ve ever played.. period.“

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Biography

Franklin has had the honor to work with many music icons including Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, and - for the past 14 years - with Lenny Kravitz. Currently Franklin is working with Robby Krieger of “The Doors,”co-writing music with “The New Experience.” Franklin is also launching his solo career as a singer songwriter, with an album to be released in 2023. As a philanthropist, he has donated his time and his talents, performing at concerts that benefit charitable organizations. But success, fame and multiple world tours aren’t enough for Franklin, he wants to give back and inspire the next generation by providing a pathway to careers in the performing arts along with the financial education to help students be successful. Franklin is currently building a performance art and financial literacy center in Chicago, IL.