Frankie Avalon

Teen idol Frankie Avalon was originally a trumpet-playing prodigy when, at age 18, he joined a group called Rocco and the Saints (which then included neighbor Bobby Rydell). He began making appearances on local television, and in 1958 his debut single, "DeDe Dinah," was #7. Through the late '50s and up until 1960, Avalon had six Top 10 hits: "Ginger Bread" (#9, 1958), "Bobby Sox to Stockings" (#8,...