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Francis Thomas Avallone (born September 18, 1940), [2] better known as Frankie Avalon, is an American actor, singer, and former teen idol. [1] [3] He had 31 charting U.S. Billboard singles from 1958 to late 1962, including number one hits, "Venus" and "Why" in 1959.
Frankie Avalon. Actor: Grease. One of a spate of teen idols to come out of Philadelphia in the 1950s and 1960s, Frankie Avalon--unlike many of the others--actually had a musical background, having been taught to play the trumpet at a very young age by his father.
Apr 2, 2014 · Born on September 18, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Frankie Avalon is considered one of the first manufactured teen idols. His song "Venus" became his first No. 1 single in...
Frankie Avalon. Actor: Grease. One of a spate of teen idols to come out of Philadelphia in the 1950s and 1960s, Frankie Avalon--unlike many of the others--actually had a musical background, having been taught to play the trumpet at a very young age by his father.
Feb 23, 2022 · Frankie Avalon was a teen idol in the late '50s and early '60s. Now, he's an 81-year-old grandfather of 10 who's still performing.
The most successful and best-known recording of the track was done by Frankie Avalon and releas... "Venus" is a song written by Ed Marshall and Peter DeAngelis.
Never one to settle for one career, Frankie has 30 motion picture credits including starring roles in the highly successful and beloved “Beach Party” film series. Although Frankie loves making movies, his soul is fed by live audiences in the finest nightclubs and supper clubs around the world.
May 15, 2024 · In a remarkable comeback that echoes through the annals of music history, the legendary Frankie Avalon is making an extraordinary return to the recording studio after a hiatus of 45 years.
Jun 25, 2024 · Frankie Avalon (born September 18, 1939, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.) is an American vocalist and actor best known for his chart-topping songs in the mid-1950s and early 1960s and as the star of youth-oriented beach movies.
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