Frankie Avalon born Francis Thomas Avallone (born 18 September 1940 in Phil… Read Full Bio ↴Frankie Avalon born Francis Thomas Avallone (born 18 September 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA) was an American actor, singer and teen idol in the 1950s and early 1960s.
By the time he was 12 (1952), Avalon began making appearances on U.S. television for his trumpet prowess, and as a teenager, played with Bobby Rydell in a band known as Rocco and the Saints. In 1959, his songs "Venus" and "Why?" both went to number one on Billboard magazine's Hot 100. Indeed, "Why" was the last #1 hit of the 1950s.
During the 1960s, Avalon became known for his roles in the Beach Party film genre. Later, he became the U.S. national television spokesperson for Sonic Drive-In.
By the time he was 12 (1952), Avalon began making appearances on U.S. television for his trumpet prowess, and as a teenager, played with Bobby Rydell in a band known as Rocco and the Saints. In 1959, his songs "Venus" and "Why?" both went to number one on Billboard magazine's Hot 100. Indeed, "Why" was the last #1 hit of the 1950s.
During the 1960s, Avalon became known for his roles in the Beach Party film genre. Later, he became the U.S. national television spokesperson for Sonic Drive-In.
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A Boy Without A Girl A boy without a girl Is a song without a tune Is…
Bobby Sox to Stockings When a girl changes from bobby sox to stockings And she…
Dede Dinah I love my Dinah (Dede Dinah) Love my Dinah (Dede Dinah) Ther…
Ginger Bread You're full of sugar you're full of spice You're kinda naugh…
I'll Wait For You Oh, I know we both are young And must wait 'til…
Just Ask Your Heart Just ask your heart who dreams about you Just ask your…
Venus (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh…
Why I'll never let you go Why? Because I love you I'll always…