Frankie Lymon

Birth Name:

Franklin Joseph Lymon

Birth Place:

Harlem, New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor

In 2000, he was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as a member of Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers
Was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers in 1993
Befriended the lead singer of a local doo-wop group that performed at a school talent show and joined the group, which originally went by The Ermines and The Premiers before changing its name to The Teenagers
Worked as a grocery boy when he was 10 years old to help his family make ends meet
His hit songs included "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?" and "Goody-Goody․"
One of the most popular teenage rock 'n' roll singers in the mid-1950s, he sang lead vocals for the Teenagers
Before he even turned 13, he became a millionaire
His band's biggest single "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?" was based on a love letter donated to the group by a neighbor for inspiration
Joined the Army in 1966 after his voice dropped from a soprano to a baritone
Surprised his fans when he stated that his favorite style of music was jazz, as opposed to rock 'n' roll

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