One of a spate of teen idols to come out of Philadelphia in the 1950s and 1960s, Frankie Avalon--unlike many of the others--actually had a musical background, having been taught to play the trumpet at a very young age by his father. As a youth Avalon performed in local clubs and theaters. He won a local TV talent contest playing a trumpet solo...See full bio »
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Lucy and the Starmaker
(1967)
(performer: "When the Feeling Hits You" - uncredited, "Walking Happy" - uncredited, "When the Feeling Hits You Reprise" - uncredited)
1966Fireball 500
(performer: "Fireball 500", "My Way", "Turn Around", "A Chance Like That", "Country Carnival")
1965Ski Party
(performer: "Ski Party", "Lots, Lots More", "Paintin' the Town")
1965I'll Take Sweden
(performer: "I'll Take Sweden", "Would Ya Like My Last Name", "The Bells Keep Ringin'", "There'll Be Rainbows Again" - uncredited)
1965Beach Blanket Bingo
(performer: "Beach Blanket Bingo" - uncredited, "I Think You Think" - uncredited, "These Are the Good Times" - uncredited)
1964Bikini Beach
(performer: "Gimme Your Love, Yeah Yeah Yeah", "How About That", "Because You're You")
1964Muscle Beach Party
(performer: "Runnin' Wild", "Surfer's Holiday", "A Girl Needs a Boy" Part 2)
1963Beach Party
(performer: "Beach Party", "Don't Stop Now")
1963The Castilian
(performer: "Canción de Fernán", "El valle de las espadas")