Raised by his parents on Beethoven, Bach and the "Star Wars" soundtrack, Franklin started his musical journey on the piano at age six. Taught by Juilliard graduate Emilia Guastella, Eric studied classical music for six years.
By the age of 12, however, hearing the sounds of BLACK SABBATH, VAN HALEN, GUNS N' ROSES and LED ZEPPELIN blast from his sister's stereo, Eric eventually craved to learn music of a louder persuasion and his longing to play the guitar could not be stopped. - more on this story
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