Frankie Laine

Birth Name:

Francesco Paolo LoVecchio

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor, Music department

Has received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 1996, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame
In 1998, he was the recipient of a Golden Boot Award
In June 1950, he got married to screen actress Nan Grey
Got his start in entertainment by performing as a marathon dancer
Quote: "With my club experience and those new songs, I figured I'd be singing in about a week․ It took me three days to get in to see the radio executive, and 15 minutes for him to show me the door․"
Quote: "[on a Bessie Smith record] "The first time I laid the needle down on that record I felt cold chills and an indescribably excitement․""
A singer recognizable for his booming voice, his hits included "That Lucky Old Sun," "Mule Train," "Cool Water," "I Believe," "Granada" and "Moonlight Gambler․"
Was best known for his rhythm and blues infused jazz style
As a teenager, he was a dance partner of performer Anita O'Day

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