The Orbits
circa @1959
Jack Franzen plays with The Orbits in Brainerd, MN .
The Travelans
Circa @1962
circa @1959
Doug & The Country Knights
1974 - 1978
Doug Shuett, Larry Slettom and Jack Franzen.
C & R Express
1980's
Jack Franzen with Tom Antonson, Swede Carlson and Harry Johnson. These guys were a Brainerd area staple playing country and rock.
The Muddy Water Band
1980's thru present
The Muddy Water Band has been playing country, country-rock and Jack's originals since the 1980's. It's roster has evolved over the years to include talents such as Arlin Britz, Vance Treska, Paul Jones, Mike Maske, Tim Richardson, Terry Thorson, and Don Blonigen to name a few. More recently, Kevin Wright and Jack's sons Chris Dobson, Jason Franzen, and John Franzen have joined him on the stage.
The Muddy Water Band
Jack Franzen, Terry Thorson, Paul Jones and Arlin Britz.