Frankie Laine - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 30, 1913 |
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| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Frankie Laine's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Chart-topping songs including "Mule Train," "That's My Desire," "Jezebel," and performing the theme song for the TV series 'Rawhide'. |
Intro
Frankie Laine was an American singer, songwriter, and actor, renowned for his energetic vocal style and a string of hit songs from the 1940s through the 1960s. Laine's versatile voice and dynamic performances made him one of the most popular performers of the era, particularly known for his work in jazz, pop, country, and folk genres.
Early Life & Background
Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio, grew up in Chicago's Little Italy. He was exposed to music at an early age and began singing professionally as a teenager, performing in local clubs while working various day jobs to support himself and his family during the Great Depression.
Career Highlights
- Released a series of hugely successful hits in the late 1940s and 1950s, notably "That’s My Desire," "Mule Train," "Jezebel," and "Cry of the Wild Goose".
- Sang theme songs for well-known Western films and TV shows, including 'Gunfight at the O.K. Corral,' '3:10 to Yuma,' and 'Rawhide'.
- Recorded over 70 chart hits during his career, making him one of the premier vocalists of his era.
- Acted in several films and was a frequent television performer.
Trivia
- Frankie Laine was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the recording industry.
- He was among the first white artists to break the color barrier by performing with African-American artists and recording songs in various genres, including jazz, gospel, and rhythm and blues.
- Laine’s version of “Rawhide” became widely known as the iconic theme for the TV series starring Clint Eastwood.
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Frankie Laine was born the 30 March 1913.
Chicago, Illinois, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About March 30th, 1913, in brief:
- Day of the week: March 30th, 1913 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Beautiful Doll Good-Bye by American Quartet
- Popular movie: Traffic in Souls directed by George Loane Tucker
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