104-Year-Old Vet Sets World Record for Oldest Band Conductor
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George Franklin, a 104-year-old World War Two veteran and musician, is set to claim the Guinness World Record as the oldest band conductor. With a lifelong passion for music, Franklin has been a member of the City of Perth band in Western Australia for over eight decades. His talent and spirit have inspired fellow musicians and family alike, with friends describing him as amazing and a joy to play under. Franklin will surpass the current record held by American conductor Frank Edmond in August 2026.
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