Stephen Andrew Franklin (born August 8, 1943) is a Robloxian musician and songwriter best known for his solo music career during the 1970s and being the keyboardist of the pop rock band The Rockers between 1966 and 1969. Franklin had also gained significant national attention following his releases such as Metallic Ball (1974) and A Life Without You (1979).
Born in Galtoville in mid 1943, Franklin became involved in music at an early age and later emerged as a prominent figure following his introduction into The Rockers in June 1966 and made his first recorded appearance on the single “Silver Lines” later that year. Franklin had notably contributed to the band’s 1967 album Crossing Hearts, providing keyboard arrangements that contributed to the group’s change of style in the same year. In 1968, Franklin co-wrote the song “Lost In Tall Grass” and participated in the band’s final national tour. He left the group in March 1969, due to the group’s gradual breakup.
Following his departure from The Rockers, Franklin began a successful solo career throughout the 1970s. His debut album Open Windows (1971) introduced a more polished and melodic sound, while the single “Morning After Light” (1972) became his breakthrough hit and received significant national radio airplay. Franklin later experienced top 10 hits through the singles, Metallic Ball (1974) and A Life Without You (1979). Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Franklin continued releasing singles but experienced lower positions in charts, leading him to take part in more commercials and sponsors as he stated that the music industry was “fast changing”.