Jeromie Stephens’ remembrance of Frank Wakefield

Posted on by John Lawless

Frank Wakefield at his home in Saratoga Springs, NY (2015) – photo © Jeromie Stephens

The recent passing of mandolin legend Frank Wakefield inspired Jerome Stephens to look through his photo records, where he found these images from a visit he paid to Frank back in 2015 for Fretboard Journal. They offer another glimpse at the spirit and humor of this inspirational artist.

Frank Wakefield at his home in Saratoga Springs, NY (2015) - photo © Jeromie Stephens
Frank Wakefield at his home in Saratoga Springs, NY (2015) - photo © Jeromie Stephens
Frank Wakefield at his home in Saratoga Springs, NY (2015) - photo © Jeromie Stephens
Frank Wakefield at his home in Saratoga Springs, NY (2015) - photo © Jeromie Stephens
Frank Wakefield at his home in Saratoga Springs, NY (2015) - photo © Jeromie Stephens
Frank Wakefield at his home in Saratoga Springs, NY (2015) - photo © Jeromie Stephens
Frank Wakefield's Loar F-5 at his home in Saratoga Springs, NY (2015) - photo © Jeromie Stephens
Frank Wakefield shows where he carved his initials into the back of his Loar F-5 at his home in Saratoga Springs, NY (2015) - photo © Jeromie Stephens
Frank Wakefield shows where he carved his initials into the back of his Loar F-5 at his home in Saratoga Springs, NY (2015) - photo © Jeromie Stephens

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