Franko was the nick name of Francois Moseley the drummer and leader of this band. The song Golden Lily Blues refers to the Golden Lily Chinese Restaurant and tavern where Jazz bands would play during the 1920s and 1930s. Franko's band had a steady engagement from 1929 to 1934. The Golden Lily was located at 309 East 55th Street at Garfield Blvd. in Chicago. The vocals and trumpet playing on the record are by Kid Punch which was a nickname for Ernest "Punch" Miller.