Wayback Wednesday: Frankie Avalon
A teen idol from the early days of Rock N’Roll, Frankie Avalon celebrates his 79th birthday. Besides his singing career, he developed quite an acting career as well. Who can…
WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 29: Performer Frankie Avalon listens to President Barack Obama speak during the 36th annual National Italian American Foundation Gala October 29, 2011 in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama delivered the keynote address at the awards gala which is part of a two-day convention for the organization. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
A teen idol from the early days of Rock N’Roll, Frankie Avalon celebrates his 79th birthday. Besides his singing career, he developed quite an acting career as well. Who can forget those Beach Party movies, or his role in “Grease”? On Wayback Wednesday, we present a 19 year old Frankie Avalon on American Bandstand, as Dick Clark counts down the Top 10 of the week of March 14, 1959…with Venus topping the chart! Then after Frankie’s performance, Dick Clark presents Frankie with his Gold Record! Happy Birthday, Frankie Avalon.
