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rank left on
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Special thanks to Betsy Corbi, wife of my wonderful friend FABRIZIO CATALFAMO FOR IM ITALIAN MAGAZINE
Frank wrote over 100 songs and created 25 CDs over his lifetime. Friends remember Frank for his corner Dao Wop performances with Frankie and the Fashions and Dino and the Dukes. Although Frank spent most his musical career as the lead singer of Frankie and the Fashions, he sang with many groups over the years, including Billy and the Essentials for five years during the 90’s. He could play just about every instrument including piano, guitar, violin, and trumpet. Frank often mentored children in the area of music. In addition to Philadelphia, Frank loved performing in New Jersey, Kansas City, and Pittsburgh. Frank’s work was inspired by Frank Sinatra, Crosby, Stills, and Nash, and Elvis Presley, and many more ...
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