Frankie Avalon

Frankie Avalon is an American singer and actor who rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s. Born on September 18, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was considered a child prodigy on the trumpet and later became one of the first "teen idols." His major hits include "Venus" and "Why," both of which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1959. Avalon also starred in popular "beach party" films alongside Annette Funicello, becoming an icon of that era. Throughout his career, he released numerous albums and singles that influenced the pop music of his time.