Patsy Cline Pics: The Johnny Franklin Collection

Johnny Franklin met and photographed Patsy Cline in the late 50s and early 60s. Here are some samples of his collection! Click on the left image to see the the larger image ~ click on the right image for a CLOSE-UP!
The Arizona Coliseum These were taken on June 16, 1962 at the Arizona Coliseum in Phoenix. The package show included a dozen big stars!
Patsy with a local DJ in full Native American headdress!
Sure wish I knew what Her Royal Highness was singing!
Patsy sings a ballad and mesmerizes onlookers!
What a dame! (Her guitarist tries to remember how to play this next one...)
Patsy wonders if she's underdressed? Naaaaaaah! Patsy's with some local DJs and the fella 2nd from the left is Leroy Van Dyke
The Riverside Johnny has wonderful memories from various Patsy concerts he attended and photographed in those years. He'll never forget seeing her pull up in the parking lot in that white Cadillac and waving hello! These snaps of the Gorgeous Cowgirl settin' the stage on fire were taken in 1960 at the Riverside Park Ballroom in Phoenix. They were scanned directly from Johnny's originals ~ thanks, darlin!



With DJ/promoter Ray Odom. Johnny said it was very difficult to take the photos in this room, because it was very small ~ just a few steps up to the door and you're onstage!
Another Night at the Riverside On October 26, 1961, Patsy returned to the Riverside for another hot concert.