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Francis Thomas Avallone (born September 18, 1940), better known as Frankie Avalon, is an American actor, singer, and former teen idol. 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...
Mar 30, 2013 · Watch Frankie Avalon perform his classic hit "Venus" on the Saturday Night Beech-Nut Show in 1959. This song topped the charts in the US and abroad, and became one of the most popular songs of the ...
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.
Mar 15, 2015 · Frankie Avalon - Venus HQ. "Venus" is a song written by Ed Marshall and Peter DeAngelis. The most successful and best-known recording of the track was done by Frankie Avalon and released in...
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.
