1950s teen idol who was promoted on American Bandstand and who had many Billboard charting singles, including "Tiger"/"Mighty Cold," which was a #3 hit.
Before Fame He was discovered after music executives scoured South Philadelphia for an attractive person to turn into a teen idol.
Trivia He was signed with Chancellor Records, recording the songs "I'm a Man" and "Hound Dog Man."
Family Life He married Kathleen Regan in 1966, Kate Netter Forte in 1980, and Andrea Patrick, a former Bituminous Coal Queen and Miss Pennsylvania USA, in 1998. Read More...
Live from Wembley Stadium, Chelsea and Liverpool football clubs battle on the pitch for the EFL Cup.
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