American Pickers Season 19 Episode 12 Frank Meet Brank

Frank and Mike from the renowned television series 'American Pickers' return with another exciting episode in season 19. This time, in episode 12, titled 'Frank Meet Brank,' the duo embarks on a thrilling adventure across America in search of hidden treasures.

The episode begins with Frank excited to meet his childhood hero, legendary rock-and-roll drummer, Brannigan "Brank" Carter. With a list of Brank's possible vintage collectibles acquired, Frank and Mike set out on their quest to find the elusive Brank.

The hosts travel through small towns and cluttered barns as they search for Brank. They come across various vintage items along the way, including a vintage 1930s Harley Davidson that catches their attention. However, their ultimate goal remains to meet Brank, and they persistently search everywhere possible.

After a series of leads that turned out to be dead ends, the two pickers finally get a lead on Brank's location. They are ecstatic to finally reach Brank's property, where the rock-and-roll legend welcomes them warmly. As they converse, Frank starts to realize he shares a lot in common with Brank. They both share a passion for vintage collectibles, rare vinyl records, and unique musical instruments.

Brank takes the duo on a tour of his vast property, showcasing his vast collection of vintage motorbikes, antique toys, and vintage musical instruments. The hosts are thrilled to discover rare items such as an original Gibson guitar that belonged to Jimi Hendrix and a vintage Fender Bass guitar.

As they examine Brank's collection and share stories, Frank's enthusiasm only grows. He realizes how much their passion for collectibles meant Brank was one of his childhood heroes. The hosts are then shocked to learn that Brank has a rare Maytag washing machine that is over a hundred years old. Frank jumps at the opportunity to acquire the vintage washer.

During their visit, Brank then reveals how he grooms young musical talents in his community alongside some of the most amazing musical instruments and sound equipment. His generosity and passion for music leave the hosts in awe. Frank is incredibly excited when Brank reveals that he has an original drum kit once used by the iconic drummer, Gene Krupa, and a 1970s Marshall guitar amplifier.

The hosts are delighted to find unique Vintage items in Brank's collection, such as a set of '60s Vintage Beatles album records, which Frank considers one of the best-kept vinyl collections he has seen. They also get to see a rare record by the '50s R&B legend, Roy Brown, the first musician to ever record the song "Good Rockin' Tonight."

After a fascinating tour of Brank's property, the hosts begin to make an offer for some of the valuable items, such as the Gibson guitar and the Fender Bass. However, as they are about to finalize the deal, Frank realizes that they have forgotten to ask about an item they had recently inquired about, a rare vintage parachute jump motorcycle. They ask Brank about it, and much to their surprise, he reveals that it's in his wife's collection.

The hosts could not resist the opportunity to check on the parachute jump bike and race to Brank's wife's collection immediately. To their surprise, they come across a vast array of vintage collectibles such as Vintage toys, antique dolls, and various items with high historical value.

At the end of the day, the pickers finally manage to acquire some unique items. The episode ends on a high note, with Frank feeling grateful for having met his childhood hero and proving to be more than just a rock-and-roll legend. The episode is a fantastic watch for fans of the show and those who love vintage collectibles and music.